A Kind of Loving by Stan Barstow

A Kind of Loving

Vic Brown Trilogy #1

Stan Barstow

272 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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All about love, lust, and loneliness, the book introduces Vic Brown, a young working-class Yorkshireman. Vic is attracted to the beautiful but demanding Ingrid, and as their relationship grows and changes, he comes to terms the hard way with adult...

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Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 75%
sad 62%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.01

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