Lolly Willowes: Or, the Loving Huntsman by Sylvia Townsend Warner

Lolly Willowes: Or, the Loving Huntsman

Sylvia Townsend Warner

264 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In this delightful and witty novel, Laura Willowes rebels against pressure to be the perfect "maiden aunt." Not interested in men or the rushed life of London, Laura is forced to move there from her beloved countryside after the death of her fathe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,125 reviews

Moods

reflective 65%
mysterious 45%
funny 30%
lighthearted 24%
inspiring 23%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 19%
dark 17%
relaxing 17%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
sad 3%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 34%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.73

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