The Purple Swamp Hen and Other Stories by Penelope Lively

The Purple Swamp Hen and Other Stories

Penelope Lively

197 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction literary short stories reflective medium-paced
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A dream house that is hiding something sinister; two women having lunch who share a husband; an old woman doing her weekly supermarket shop with a secret past that no one could guess; a couple who don't know each other at all even after fifteen ye...

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Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
lighthearted 40%
emotional 30%
funny 30%
sad 30%
adventurous 20%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 10%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 85% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.59

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