Reviews

The Pursuit of Love by Zoë Heller, Nancy Mitford

bethanyevelyn's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

carrie's review against another edition

funny

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

taniemaree's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lvanher's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

esthermich4's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

margotleibo's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

connorshirs's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

annemarie246's review against another edition

4.0

Loved this.... it was almost like a glimpse at a Downton Abbey spin-off of the poorer relations. Looking forward to ‘Love in a cold climate’.

netflix_and_lil's review against another edition

4.0

One of the authors my parents swore by; I'm pleased to confirm for myself their good taste. Nancy Mitford is Jane Austen with bigger teeth; the characters she crafted in The Pursuit of Love are the kind of insufferable loveable people you could only love if they were your own family, and in that sense you feel like you've become part of it. Fanny, the narrator's wit and charm, help mould Linda into a strong and likeable character despite her flaws, and makes her heartbreaks all the more heartbreaking.

This version of the book had a disclaimer as to the badly aged parts of this book, so I would caution anyone to research these before reading.

ladytiara's review against another edition

5.0

It's always lovely to revisit a beloved classic. This was every bit as good this time around.