The Past by Tessa Hadley

The Past

Tessa Hadley

362 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional slow-paced

Description

A mesmerizing novel about family and the modern world encroaching upon the old, from one of Britain's finest contemporary novelists.Three adult sisters and their brother meet up at their grandparents' country home for their annual family holiday--...

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Community Reviews Summary of 435 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 73%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%
dark 13%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 37%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.28

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