The Beginning of Spring by Penelope Fitzgerald

The Beginning of Spring

Penelope Fitzgerald

188 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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In March 1913, Frank Reid's wife abruptly leaves him and Moscow for her native England. Naturally, she takes their daughters and son with her. The children, however, only make it as far as the train station - and even after returning home remain u...

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Community Reviews Summary of 197 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
funny 26%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
informative 13%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 26%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 46%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.54

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