Jill by Philip Larkin

230 pages first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction classics dark funny reflective slow-paced

Description

A subtle and moving account of a young English undergraduate from the provinces, this portrait of Oxford during the war is now regarded by man critics as a classic of its kind.'Jill is, in a sense, a kind of cryptic manifesto. It is a novel about ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 42%
dark 28%
funny 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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