Mapp and Lucia by E.F. Benson

286 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted slow-paced
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Mapp and Lucia is the centrepiece of E.F. Benson's series of Lucia novels, bringing together the eponymous middle-aged doyennes of polite 1930s society, Miss Mapp and Miss Lucas. Previous ed.: London: Prion, 2000.

Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 100%
relaxing 35%
emotional 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 35% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.11

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