A review by audreyloopy
Towers in the Mist by Elizabeth Goudge

reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

To say the book is character-driven is not entirely accurate unless the “character” in question is Oxford. It’s an interesting historical snapshot of the university’s life during the Renaissance period, with lush descriptions of the pastoral setting. It’s a pretty, relaxing postcard.