No Fond Return of Love by Barbara Pym

No Fond Return of Love

Barbara Pym

226 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

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Description

Three lonely people come together in this poignant and witty novel of thwarted dreams, scandalous secrets, and star-crossed romance After being jilted by her fianc , Dulcie Mainwaring despairs of ever finding true love. For a distraction, she goes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 249 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 90%
funny 80%
reflective 28%
hopeful 23%
relaxing 23%
emotional 19%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 30%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.75

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