Marking Time by Elizabeth Jane Howard

Marking Time

Cazalet Chronicles #2

Elizabeth Jane Howard

624 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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The second book in the landmark Cazalet Chronicles, previously a BBC radio and TV series. As war breaks out in Britain, Marking Time follows a family wondering if their lives will ever return to normal.

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Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 56%
sad 45%
hopeful 30%
funny 29%
relaxing 23%
informative 21%
lighthearted 20%
dark 16%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 9%
tense 9%
challenging 5%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.21

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