The Progress of Love by Alice Munro

The Progress of Love

Alice Munro

320 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE 2013A divorced woman returns to her childhood home where she confronts the memory of her parents' confounding yet deep bond. The accidental near-drowning of a child exposes the fragility of the trust between...

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Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews

Moods

reflective 94%
emotional 52%
challenging 41%
relaxing 23%
sad 23%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 11%
dark 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | No: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.82

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