By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept by Elizabeth Smart

By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept

Elizabeth Smart

fiction classics poetry emotional reflective slow-paced

240 pages | first published 1945

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Originally published in 1945, this book of poetic prose encapsulates former journalist Elizabeth Smart's relationship with poet George Barker. Instantly, upon picking up a book of his poetry while browsing through a London bookshop, Smart fell in ...
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Summary of 561 reviews

Moods

emotional 95%
reflective 65%
sad 53%
challenging 48%
dark 14%
tense 9%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 29%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | N/A: 16% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 96% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.54

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