161 pages • first pub 1926 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B08638415X
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Lolly Willowes, an ageing spinster rebels against her role as the universal aunt, at everybody's beck and call. How she escapes all that "—to have a life of one's own, not an existence doled out to you by others", is the theme of this story.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,093 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
funny 30%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 24%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 17%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
challenging 10%
sad 3%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, BloodModerate
Death of parent, Cursing, DeathMinor
War, Antisemitism161 pages • first pub 1926 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B08638415X
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In Lolly Willowes, an ageing spinster rebels against her role as the universal aunt, at everybody's beck and call. How she escapes all that "—to have a life of one's own, not an existence doled out to you by others", is the theme of this story.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,093 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
funny 30%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 24%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 18%
adventurous 17%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
challenging 10%
sad 3%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexism, BloodModerate
Death of parent, Cursing, DeathMinor
War, Antisemitism