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245 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307740823
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 August 2010
Description
A sparkling romantic comedy that vividly evokes the lost glamour of aristocratic life in England between the wars. Polly Hampton has long been groomed for the perfect marriage by her mother, the fearsome and ambitious Lady Montdore. But Polly, wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,104 reviews
Moods
funny 83%
relaxing 26%
emotional 13%
reflective 8%
adventurous 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 3%
dark 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, PedophiliaModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, IncestMinor
Sexual harassment, Child death, Miscarriage
245 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307740823
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 10 August 2010
Description
A sparkling romantic comedy that vividly evokes the lost glamour of aristocratic life in England between the wars. Polly Hampton has long been groomed for the perfect marriage by her mother, the fearsome and ambitious Lady Montdore. But Polly, wit...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,104 reviews
Moods
funny 83%
relaxing 26%
emotional 13%
reflective 8%
adventurous 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 3%
dark 2%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
No: 53% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, PedophiliaModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, IncestMinor
Sexual harassment, Child death, Miscarriage