The Virgin in the Garden by A.S. Byatt

The Virgin in the Garden

The Frederica Quartet #1

A.S. Byatt

432 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective slow-paced
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The Virgin in the Garden is a wonderfully erudite entertainment in which enlightenment and sexuality, Elizabethan drama and contemporary comedy, intersect richly and unpredictably.

Community Reviews Summary of 295 reviews

Moods

challenging 73%
reflective 66%
dark 46%
emotional 46%
funny 26%
sad 13%
tense 13%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.59

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