The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield

The Garden Party

Katherine Mansfield

192 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective slow-paced
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 'They could not have had a more perfect day for a garden party if they had ordered it'A windless, warm day greets the Sheridan family on the day of their garden party. As daughter Laura takes the reins on party preparations the news of a neighbou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,412 reviews

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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