Human Voices by Penelope Fitzgerald

Human Voices

Penelope Fitzgerald

224 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

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"A wonderful combination of deadpan English comedy and surreal farce." -- A. S. Byatt "A tribute to the unsung and quintessentially English heroism of imperfect people." -- New Criterion When British listeners tuned in to the BBC's Nine O'Clock N...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
dark 66%
funny 66%
informative 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.64

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