Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner

Lolly Willowes

Sylvia Townsend Warner

203 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

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Description

Lolly is a 28-year-old spinster when her adored father dies, leaving her dependent upon her brothers and their wives. After 20 years of self-effacement as a maiden aunt, she decides to break free.

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Moods

reflective 67%
mysterious 51%
funny 30%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 21%
dark 19%
adventurous 18%
lighthearted 18%
emotional 17%
relaxing 16%
challenging 11%
sad 3%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 35%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.77

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