Father by Elizabeth von Arnim

236 pages first pub 1931 (editions) user-added

fiction classics emotional informative slow-paced

Description

Of Jennifer's adventures with cottages and clergymen and clergymen's maiden sisters Elizabeth weaves a romance that is pointed with tenderly malicious satire and flooded with the intoxicating golden sunshine that was the delight of The Enchanted A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

funny 52%
reflective 52%
hopeful 41%
lighthearted 41%
inspiring 29%
emotional 23%
relaxing 23%
dark 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.91

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