Dont Tell Alfred by Nancy Mitford

222 pages first pub 1960 (editions) user-added

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Fanny is married to bumbling, absent-minded Oxford don, Alfred. Fanny's life changes overnight when Alfred is appointed English Ambassador to Paris. Suddenly she is mixing with royalty and Rothschilds, hosting cocktail parties and having details o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 85%
relaxing 23%
adventurous 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 14%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 28%

Average rating

3.41

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