The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley

The Camomile Lawn

Mary Wesley

352 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced
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It is August, 1939 and five cousins have gathered at their aunt's house in Cornwall for their annual summer holiday and ritual 'Terror Run'. There is nineteen-year-old Oliver, back from fighting in the Spanish Civil War and desperately in love wit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 295 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 71%
funny 40%
dark 37%
sad 28%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 11%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.64

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