Diary of a Provincial Lady by E.M. Delafield

Diary of a Provincial Lady

The Provincial Lady #1

E.M. Delafield with Arthur Watts (Illustrator), Arthur Watts (Illustrator)

388 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

When "Diary of a Provincial Lady" was first publlished in 1933, critics on both sides of hte Atlantic greeted it with enthusiasm.....This charming, delightful and extremely funny book was named by booksellers in England the o.p. novel most deservi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 665 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
lighthearted 85%
relaxing 35%
reflective 25%
informative 8%
inspiring 4%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 29%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 13% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.83

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