The Priory by Dorothy Whipple

The Priory

Dorothy Whipple

536 pages first pub 1939 (view editions)

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The Priory by Dorothy Whipple is ideal for readers who enjoy reflective, character-driven explorations of family dynamics and societal shifts in early 20th-century England.

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The setting for this, the third novel by Dorothy Whipple Persephone have published, is Saunby Priory, a large house somewhere in England which has seen better times. We are shown the two Marwood girls, who are nearly grown-up, their father, the wi...

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Community Reviews

4.15
based on 203 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

reflective: 70%

hopeful: 35%

funny: 25%

sad: 25%

lighthearted: 20%

tense: 15%

relaxing: 10%

challenging: 5%

informative: 5%


Pace

4% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

45% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
84% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

89% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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