A Far Cry from Kensington by Muriel Spark

A Far Cry from Kensington

Muriel Spark

176 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

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Rich and slim, the celebrated author Nancy Hawkins takes us in hand and leads us back to her threadbare years in postwar London, where she spends her days working for a mad, near-bankrupt publisher ("of very good books") and her nights dispensing ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 574 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
lighthearted 60%
mysterious 46%
reflective 34%
relaxing 13%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 23%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 51% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.77

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