The Grandmothers: Four Short Novels by Doris Lessing

The Grandmothers: Four Short Novels

Doris Lessing

fiction romance short stories hopeful reflective medium-paced

336 pages | first published 2003

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Shocking, intimate, often uncomfortably honest, these stories reaffirm Doris Lessing’s unequalled ability to capture the truth of the human conditionIn the title novel, two friends fall in love with each other's teenage sons, and these passions la...
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Summary of 92 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
adventurous 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.49

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