Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym

Some Tame Gazelle

Barbara Pym with Mavis Cheek (Contributor)

272 pages first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Description

'It was odd that Harriet should always have been so fond of curates. They were so immature and always made the same kind of conversation. Now the Archdeacon was altogether different . . . ' Together yet alone, the Misses Bede occupy the central...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
lighthearted 85%
relaxing 40%
reflective 30%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.84

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