The Girls of Slender Means by Muriel Spark

The Girls of Slender Means

Muriel Spark

140 pages • first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective medium-paced

Description

Like the May of Teck Club itself—"three times window shattered since 1940 but never directly hit"—its lady inhabitants do their best to act as if the world were back to normal: practicing elocution, and jostling over suitors and a single Schiapare...

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Community Reviews Summary of 794 reviews

Moods

funny 53%
reflective 53%
lighthearted 42%
dark 31%
sad 24%
emotional 21%
tense 16%
challenging 12%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 4%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 29%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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