The Beginning of Spring by Penelope Fitzgerald

The Beginning of Spring

Penelope Fitzgerald

272 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Fitzgerald's novel of pre-revolutionary Moscow, shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Featuring an introduction by Andrew Miller.March 1913. Moscow is stirring herself to meet the beginning of spring. English painter Frank Reid returns from work one n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
funny 42%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.66

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