The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield

The Garden Party

Katherine Mansfield

288 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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On a gorgeously sunny summer's morning, the Sheridan household prepares for an afternoon garden party: a marquee is pitched, exquisite sandwiches are created, and an abundance of canna lilies waits to be arranged. Young Laura flits pleasurably fro...

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Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 45%
sad 25%
lighthearted 24%
relaxing 18%
funny 16%
mysterious 13%
inspiring 9%
dark 8%
hopeful 7%
challenging 6%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 33%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 11% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 19% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.72

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