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dbevvers63's review against another edition
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
samneat's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
laila4343's review against another edition
4.0
What an odd book. I found this on a list of "Comfort Reads" from some book blog or another, and I had liked the only other Greene book I'd read, The End of the Affair, so I thought I'd try this one. I don't know that I'd call it a "comfort read," although it certainly isn't heavy. It's just... odd. And very British, which is just the sort of thing I like. :)
jon288's review against another edition
5.0
A fun tale. I went to see it as a play in Salisbury not long afterwards
esshgee's review against another edition
2.0
Hmmm... Didn't find this novel particularly enjoyable and I must admit the so-called humour was a bit lost on me. I persevered hoping for an interesting conclusion but was disappointed
whereswalter's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jessicakirk's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
filippareads's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
littletaiko's review against another edition
3.0
Well this took me all over the place. I alternated between laughter, tedium, irritation, and disgust though overall I was usually amused. Aunt August was best taken in small doses so I had to pace my reading a bit. I was all for Henry broadening his horizons but maybe not as much as he did.
kris45's review against another edition
Delightful, quirky, unexpected – with kind of a weird ending.