As We Are Now by May Sarton

As We Are Now

May Sarton

fiction literary emotional reflective medium-paced

144 pages | first published 1973

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So begins May Sarton's short, swift blow of a novel, about the powerlessness of the old and the rage it can bring. As We Are Now tells the story of Caroline Spencer, a 76-year-old retired schoolteacher, mentally strong but physically frail, who ha...
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Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.95

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