The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford

The Pursuit of Love

Radlett and Montdore #1

Nancy Mitford

fiction classics romance funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

192 pages | first published 1945

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Few aristocratic English families of the twentieth century enjoyed the glamorous notoriety of the infamous Mitford sisters. Nancy Mitford's most famous novel, The Pursuit of Love satirizes British aristocracy in the twenties and thirties through t...
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Summary of 1650 reviews

Moods

funny 81%
lighthearted 74%
emotional 32%
reflective 27%
sad 20%
adventurous 16%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 10%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
dark 1%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.87

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