Father by Elizabeth von Arnim
Father

Elizabeth von Arnim

339 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

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 43 reviews

Moods

funny 50%
reflective 50%
hopeful 43%
lighthearted 43%
inspiring 31%
emotional 25%
relaxing 18%
dark 6%
informative 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 40%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

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

3.99

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