Falling Slowly by Anita Brookner

Falling Slowly

Anita Brookner

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced

Description

Beatrice considers herself to be delicate and sensitive, idle and confused. Forced into early retirement, she has an unashamed and romantic desire to be rescued by the ideal man. But Beatrice's only family is her orderly sister, Miriam.

Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.22

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