The Pleasing Hour by Lily King

The Pleasing Hour

Lily King

256 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The first novel from a new literary voice brimming with sensitivity and lyricism, The Pleasing Hour is the story of an American in Europe whose coming-of-age defies all our usual conceptions of naivete and experience. Fleeing a devastating loss, R...

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Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 80%
sad 34%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
relaxing 11%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 29% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.47

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