A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr

A Month in the Country

J.L. Carr

fiction classics historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

128 pages | first published 1980

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In the summer of 1920 two men, both war survivors meet in the quiet English countryside. One is living in the church, intent upon uncovering and restoring an historical wall painting while the other camps in the next field in search of a lost grave.
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Summary of 835 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 40%
relaxing 37%
hopeful 30%
sad 25%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 13%
funny 7%
challenging 4%
mysterious 4%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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