A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark

A Far Cry from Kensington

Muriel Spark

192 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics historical funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Set on the crazier fringes of 1950s literary London, A Far Cry from Kensington is a delight, hilariously portraying love, fraud, death, evil, and transformation. Mrs. Hawkins, the majestic narrator of A Far Cry from Kensington, takes us well in ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
lighthearted 66%
mysterious 47%
reflective 23%
dark 19%
relaxing 14%
inspiring 9%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 30%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.76

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