The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield

The Garden Party

Katherine Mansfield

34 minutes first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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The Sheridan family is preparing to host a garden party. Laura is supposed to be in charge, but has trouble with the workers who appear to know better, and her mother (Mrs. Sheridan) has ordered lilies to be delivered for the party without Laura's...

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Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 45%
sad 25%
lighthearted 24%
relaxing 18%
funny 16%
mysterious 13%
inspiring 9%
dark 8%
hopeful 7%
challenging 6%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 33%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.73

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