High Rising by Angela Thirkell

High Rising

Barsetshire #1

Angela Thirkell

276 pages • first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional funny reflective slow-paced
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Successful lady novelist Laura Morland and her boisterous young son Tony set off to spend Christmas at her country home in the sleepy surrounds of High Rising. But Laura's wealthy friend and neighbour George Knox has taken on a scheming secretary ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 262 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
lighthearted 85%
relaxing 35%
emotional 15%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 10%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 23%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 30% | A mix: 30%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

3.55

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