The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim

The Enchanted April

Elizabeth von Arnim with Brenda Bowen (Contributor)

240 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Four very different women, looking to escape dreary London for the sunshine of Italy, take up an offer advertised in the Times for a “small medieval Italian Castle on the shores of the Mediterranean to be let furnished for the month of April.” As ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,364 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 79%
hopeful 56%
relaxing 56%
reflective 53%
funny 43%
inspiring 25%
emotional 24%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 1%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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