The Springs of Affection by Maeve Brennan

The Springs of Affection

Maeve Brennan

368 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction short stories dark sad tense slow-paced
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Description

These masterly stories trace the patterns of love in three middle-class Dublin families, patterns as intricate and various as Irish lace. "Maeve Brennan's book is full of small miracles," wrote the New York Times Book Review. "The magnificent titl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
tense 75%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 25%
funny 25%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.02

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