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344 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781903155714
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Persephone Books
Publication date: 23 October 2008
Description
The scene of this entertaining story is laid in a charming English village. The plot centers around Miss Barbara Buncle, a maiden lady who was obliged to write a book because-- as she naively explained-- her dividends were so poor. Unfortunately,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,002 reviews
Moods
funny 92%
relaxing 42%
hopeful 19%
reflective 10%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
emotional 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 35% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
KidnappingMinor
Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse
344 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781903155714
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Persephone Books
Publication date: 23 October 2008
Description
The scene of this entertaining story is laid in a charming English village. The plot centers around Miss Barbara Buncle, a maiden lady who was obliged to write a book because-- as she naively explained-- her dividends were so poor. Unfortunately,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,002 reviews
Moods
funny 92%
relaxing 42%
hopeful 19%
reflective 10%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
emotional 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 35% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
KidnappingMinor
Domestic abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse