Two Serious Ladies by Jane Bowles

Two Serious Ladies

Jane Bowles

256 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

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Eccentric, impulsive New York heiress, Christina Goering meets the anxious but equally unpredictable Mrs Copperfield at a party. Two serious ladies, for whom nothing is natural and anything is possible, they follow their singular paths in search o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 416 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 28%
emotional 24%
challenging 20%
dark 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 32%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 39% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.36

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