The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

Muriel Spark

137 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective relaxing slow-paced

Description

At the staid Marcia Blaine School for Girls, in Edinburgh, Scotland, teacher extraordinaire Miss Jean Brodie is unmistakably, and outspokenly, in her prime. She is passionate in the application of her unorthodox teaching methods, in her attraction...

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Moods

reflective 67%
funny 48%
lighthearted 29%
dark 20%
challenging 18%
emotional 15%
mysterious 15%
sad 9%
relaxing 8%
tense 7%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 36%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

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3.52

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