A Touch of Mistletoe by Barbara Comyns

A Touch of Mistletoe

Barbara Comyns with Megan Nolan (Contributor)

352 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Sisters Victoria and Blanche grow up in their grandfather’s house in Warwickshire. It’s a secluded existence: their mother is a war widow with a thirst for port and sherry and their last governess leaves never to be replaced. When their grandfathe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
sad 63%
emotional 54%
funny 27%
hopeful 27%
lighthearted 18%
dark 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 12% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.22

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