Girl, 20 by Kingsley Amis

Girl, 20

Kingsley Amis

240 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

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Description

Douglas Yandell, a young-ish music critic, is enlisted by Kitty Vandervane to keep an eye on her roving husband - the eminent conductor and would-be radical Sir Roy - as he embarks on yet another affair. Roy, meanwhile, wants Douglas as an alibi f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 40%
medium 40%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.12

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