The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

Muriel Spark

150 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective relaxing slow-paced

Description

At the staid Marcia Blaine School for Girls in Edinburgh, Scotland, teacher extraordinaire Miss Jean Brodie is unmistakably, and outspokenly, in her prime. She is passionate in the application of her unorthodox teaching methods and strives to brin...

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Moods

reflective 66%
funny 50%
lighthearted 27%
dark 19%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
emotional 15%
sad 11%
relaxing 8%
tense 6%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 3%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 37%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.52

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