The Heart of the Family by Elizabeth Goudge

317 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction historical romance emotional reflective slow-paced
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Despite the “crinkled pink petals strewn in the path of those who would have preferred red,” four generations of Eliots have survived the War and are moving forward. The family’s remarkable matriarch Lucilla is still with them, though she’s facing...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
hopeful 66%
inspiring 66%
challenging 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.99

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