The Past by Tessa Hadley

The Past

Tessa Hadley

362 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional slow-paced
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A mesmerizing novel about family and the modern world encroaching upon the old, from one of Britain's finest contemporary novelists.Three adult sisters and their brother meet up at their grandparents' country home for their annual family holiday--...

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Community Reviews Summary of 671 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 70%
mysterious 23%
relaxing 20%
dark 14%
sad 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 11%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 5%
challenging 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 44%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.23

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