The Tortoise and the Hare by Elizabeth Jenkins

The Tortoise and the Hare

Elizabeth Jenkins

272 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics informative slow-paced
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The magnetic Evelyn Gresham, 52, is a barrister of considerable distinction. He has everything life could offer -- a gracious riverside house in Berkshire, a beautiful young wife, Imogen, who is devoted to him, and their 11-year-old son, a replica...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 68%
sad 57%
tense 26%
funny 10%
hopeful 10%
challenging 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | Plot: 6% | A mix: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 93% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.82

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