The Lessons by John Purcell

The Lessons

John Purcell

384 pages • missing pub info (editions)

fiction literary dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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1961: When teens Daisy and Harry meet, it feels so right they promise to love each other forever, but in 1960s England everything is stacked against them: class, education, expectations. When Daisy is sent by her parents to live with her glamorous...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
dark 46%
reflective 46%
tense 46%
challenging 30%
mysterious 30%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.86

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