The Girls of Slender Means by Muriel Spark

The Girls of Slender Means

Muriel Spark

144 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

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'It never really occurred to her that literary men, if they like women at all, do not want literary women but girls.'The May of Teck Club 'exists for the Pecuniary Convenience and Social Protection of Ladies of Slender Means below the age of Thirt...

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Moods

funny 54%
reflective 52%
lighthearted 38%
dark 32%
sad 27%
emotional 19%
tense 15%
challenging 12%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 3%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 29%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.57

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