The Friendly Young Ladies by Mary Renault

The Friendly Young Ladies

Mary Renault

304 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Set in 1937, The Friendly Young Ladies is a romantic comedy of off-Bloomsbury bohemia. Sheltered, na ve, and just eighteen, Elsie leaves the stifling environment of her parents' home in Cornwall to seek out her sister, Leo, who had run away nine y...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.39

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