Diary of a Provincial Lady by E.M. Delafield

Diary of a Provincial Lady

The Provincial Lady #1

E.M. Delafield

314 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction classics lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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This great classic of domestic literature initially appeared in weekly instalments in Time and Tide, the feminist weekly. Some might find it an oxymoron that a book is both domestic and feminist. But this is the central remit of Persephone Books a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 776 reviews

Moods

funny 94%
lighthearted 85%
relaxing 36%
reflective 28%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
emotional 4%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 27%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.83

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