Someone at a Distance by Dorothy Whipple

Someone at a Distance

Dorothy Whipple

413 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

'A very good novel indeed about the fragility and also the tenacity of love' commented the Spectator recently about this 1953 novel by Dorothy Whipple, which was ignored fifty years ago because 'editors are going mad for action and passion' (as sh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
sad 70%
reflective 60%
hopeful 40%
tense 30%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 40%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.19

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