The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim

The Enchanted April

Elizabeth von Arnim

256 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Four women, with very different backgrounds and characters - the artless Lottie Wilkins, the pious Rose Arbuthnot, the cantankerous Mrs Fisher and the haughty Lady Caroline Dester - respond to an advertisement in The Times offering a medieval cast...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,903 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 76%
relaxing 55%
hopeful 52%
reflective 52%
funny 45%
inspiring 24%
emotional 20%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 40%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.82

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