The Education Of Harriet Hatfield by May Sarton

The Education Of Harriet Hatfield

May Sarton

320 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

After the death of her companion of 30 years, 60-year-old Harriet Hatfield opens a bookstore for women in a changing, predominantly blue-collar neighborhood near Boston. Following a newspaper article in which she is labeled a lesbian, a word that ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 50%
challenging 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.55

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