The Beginning of Spring by Penelope Fitzgerald

The Beginning of Spring

Penelope Fitzgerald

272 pages first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Fitzgerald's novel of pre-revolutionary Moscow, shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Featuring an introduction by Andrew Miller.March 1913. Moscow is stirring herself to meet the beginning of spring. English painter Frank Reid returns from work one n...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
funny 26%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
relaxing 20%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
informative 13%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 26%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 46%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.54

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