Who Was Changed and Who Was Dead by Barbara Comyns

Who Was Changed and Who Was Dead

Barbara Comyns

146 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

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This is the story of the Willoweed family and the English village in which they live. It begins mid-flood, ducks swimming in the drawing-room windows, “quacking their approval” as they sail around the room. “What about my rose beds?” demands Grand...

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Community Reviews Summary of 429 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
funny 64%
mysterious 47%
sad 18%
adventurous 14%
emotional 11%
reflective 11%
tense 10%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 34%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 27% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 31% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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