A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark

A Far Cry from Kensington

Muriel Spark with Ali Smith (Contributor), Lucienne Day (Illustrator)

194 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

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When Mrs Hawkins tells Hector Bartlett he is a ‘pisseur de copie’, that he ‘urinates frightful prose’, little does she realise the repercussions. Holding that ‘no life can be carried on satisfactorily unless people are honest’ Mrs Hawkins refuses ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 572 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
lighthearted 61%
mysterious 45%
reflective 33%
relaxing 14%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
emotional 7%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 23%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.77

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