A Special Providence by Richard Yates

A Special Providence

Richard Yates

321 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Robert Prentice has spent all his life attempting to escape his mother's stifling presence. His mother, Alice, for her part, struggles with her own demons as she attempts to realize her dreams of prosperity and success as a sculptor. As Robert goe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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