The Grandmothers by Doris Lessing

The Grandmothers

Doris Lessing

311 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction romance short stories challenging inspiring reflective slow-paced

Description

In the title novel, two friends fall in love with each other's teenage sons, and these passions last for years, until the women end them, vowing a respectable old age. In Victoria and the Staveneys, a young woman gives birth to a child of mixed ra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 134 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 55%
challenging 44%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.47

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