Still Life by A.S. Byatt

384 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective slow-paced

Description

From the author of The New York Times bestseller Possession, comes a highly acclaimed novel which captures in brilliant detail the life of one extended English family--and illuminates the choices they must make between domesticity and ambition, li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
sad 100%
dark 50%
inspiring 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.9

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