The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford

The Pursuit of Love

Radlett and Montdore #1

Nancy Mitford

224 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction classics romance funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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Nancy Mitford's The Pursuit of Love is one of the funniest, sharpest novels about love and growing up ever written. 'He was the great love of her life you know.' 'Oh, dulling,' said my mother, sadly, 'One always thinks that. Every, every time.' Lo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,465 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 72%
emotional 35%
reflective 30%
sad 22%
adventurous 13%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 11%
challenging 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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