Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day

Winifred Watson

fiction classics funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

234 pages | first published 1938

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Miss Pettigrew, an approaching-middle-age governess, was accustomed to a household of unruly English children. When her employment agency sends her to the wrong address, her life takes an unexpected turn. The alluring nightclub singer, Delysia LaF...
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Summary of 1504 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 96%
funny 84%
hopeful 42%
relaxing 27%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 14%
emotional 13%
reflective 6%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 32%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.93

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