Jill by Philip Larkin

230 pages first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction classics dark funny reflective slow-paced
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A subtle and moving account of a young English undergraduate from the provinces, this portrait of Oxford during the war is now regarded by man critics as a classic of its kind.'Jill is, in a sense, a kind of cryptic manifesto. It is a novel about ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 50%
dark 25%
funny 25%
sad 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.54

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