Before Lunch by Angela Thirkell

288 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics historical funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
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Jack Middleton likes to imagine himself a country squire. At weekends he retires to Laverings Estate with his wife, Catherine. He may be pompous, and they may seem ill-matched, but the couple are devoted to each other.When Jack's widowed sister, L...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
funny 75%
relaxing 75%
emotional 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.6

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