Wigs on the Green by Nancy Mitford

Wigs on the Green

Nancy Mitford

177 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)

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Nancy Mitford’s most controversial novel, unavailable for decades, is a hilarious satirical send-up of the political enthusiasms of her notorious sisters, Unity and Diana.Written in 1934, early in Hitler’s rise, Wigs on the Green lightheartedly sk...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

funny 89%
lighthearted 68%
dark 21%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%
challenging 5%

Pace

medium 38%
fast 33%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | Character: 35% | A mix: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.4

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