The Handyman by Penelope Mortimer

The Handyman

Penelope Mortimer

198 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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This impeccably crafted novel from the author of The Pumpkin Eater belongs to that familiar English genre of witty but mild drama which Barbara Pym and Anita Brookner keep on perfecting.What does a woman in her 60s do when her husband unexpectedly...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.08

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