Someone at a Distance by Dorothy Whipple

Someone at a Distance

Dorothy Whipple

11 hours, 19 minutes first pub 1953 (editions) user-added

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Someone at a Distance (1953) was the first novel by Dorothy Whipple Persephone Books published, although it was the last she wrote. We chose it because we think it is her best, an outstandingly good novel by any standards. Apparently a 'fairly ord...

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Community Reviews Summary of 292 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 60%
reflective 53%
hopeful 40%
tense 30%
lighthearted 16%
inspiring 13%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
dark 6%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 34%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.15

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