The Clothes They Stood Up in by Alan Bennett

The Clothes They Stood Up in

Alan Bennett

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fiction mystery short stories funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
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The Ransomes had been burgled. 'Robbed, ' Mrs Ransome said. 'Burgled, ' Mr Ransome corrected. Premises were burgled; persons were robbed. Mr Ransome was a solicitor by profession and thought words mattered... The fact is that the Ransomes have bee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 378 reviews

Moods

funny 82%
mysterious 56%
reflective 43%
lighthearted 34%
hopeful 17%
emotional 13%
sad 8%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 15% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.56

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