The Romantic by Barbara Gowdy

The Romantic

Barbara Gowdy

372 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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"Louise Kirk learns about love and loss at an early age. When she is nine years old, her former beauty queen mother disappears, leaving a note that reads only - and incorrectly - "Louise knows how to work the washing machine." Soon after, the Rich...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 100%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.61

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