The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman

The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax

Mrs. Pollifax #1

Dorothy Gilman

208 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction mystery funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

"Should delight you whether you're looking for smiles or thrills."--The New York Times Book ReviewMrs. Virgil (Emily) Pollifax of New Brunswick, New Jersey, was a widow with grown, married children. She was tired of attending her Garden Club meeti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 959 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
funny 79%
lighthearted 56%
mysterious 35%
tense 20%
hopeful 10%
relaxing 7%
emotional 5%
inspiring 5%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 47%
medium 45%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 36% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.98

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