Godmersham Park by Gill Hornby

Godmersham Park

Gill Hornby with Bessie Carter (Narrator)

10 hours, 58 minutes first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional relaxing slow-paced
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On 21 January 1804, Anne Sharpe arrives at Godmersham Park in Kent to take up the position of governess. At 31 years old, she has no previous experience of either teaching or fine country houses. Her mother has died, and she has nowhere else to go...

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Community Reviews Summary of 564 reviews

Moods

emotional 52%
lighthearted 47%
reflective 47%
relaxing 31%
hopeful 27%
informative 25%
sad 25%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
challenging 3%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 43%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 4% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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