A review by ilariarogers
All Passion Spent by Vita Sackville-West

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

Interesting comment on the choices we make and the choices we have. Inspiring in making the best of a situation while retaining a distance that allows self reflection. Some rather nicely drawn characters- the ghastly children the philosophical landlord- there could be a bit more depth to some of the less central characters. Quite a lot of French it is assumed the reader will understand. Also interesting insights into relations between a rich lady and her servant revealing an asymmetry the lady protagonist seems for a ling rime to not notice. To modern eyes a bit jarring. The central situation appears dated - but is it really? Nice satisfying ending.