Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor

Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont

Elizabeth Taylor

224 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

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A blackly humorous story of loneliness, deception, and life in old age by one of the most accomplished novelists of the twentieth century.On a rainy Sunday afternoon in January, the recently widowed Mrs. Palfrey moves to the Claremont Hotel in Sou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 727 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
sad 72%
emotional 60%
funny 40%
lighthearted 19%
dark 8%
hopeful 8%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
challenging 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 33%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.98

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