The Clothes They Stood Up In by Alan Bennett

The Clothes They Stood Up In

Alan Bennett

174 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction mystery short stories funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
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The Ransomes had been burgled. "Robbed," Mrs. Ransome said. "Burgled," Mr. Ransome corrected. Premises were burgled; persons were robbed. Mr. Ransome was a solicitor by profession and thought words mattered. Though "burgled" was the wrong word too...

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Community Reviews Summary of 375 reviews

Moods

funny 82%
mysterious 56%
reflective 43%
lighthearted 34%
hopeful 17%
emotional 13%
sad 8%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 15% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.55

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