The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford

The Pursuit of Love

Radlett and Montdore #1

Nancy Mitford

214 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)

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Mitford's most enduringly popular novel, The Pursuit of Love is a classic comedy about growing up and falling in love among the privileged and eccentric. Mitford modeled her characters on her own famously unconventional family. We are introduced t...

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Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 72%
emotional 35%
reflective 30%
sad 22%
adventurous 13%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 11%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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