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336 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405526159
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Modern Classics
Publication date: 02 October 2014
The Friendly Young Ladies by Mary Renault is a delightful and provocative read that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories about women's empowerment, LGBTQ+ relationships, and the complexities of female identity, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy literary fiction with a strong focus on character-driven exploration and social commentary.
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Elsie, sheltered and naive, is seventeen and unhappy. Stifled by life with her bickering parents in a bleak Cornish village, she falls in love with the first presentable young man she meets – Peter, an ambitious London doctor. On his advice she ru...
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Moods
lighthearted: 61%
reflective: 61%
funny: 52%
emotional: 38%
relaxing: 19%
adventurous: 14%
challenging: 14%
mysterious: 14%
hopeful: 9%
sad: 9%
informative: 4%
inspiring: 4%
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Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Racial slurs, Misogyny336 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405526159
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago Modern Classics
Publication date: 02 October 2014
The Friendly Young Ladies by Mary Renault is a delightful and provocative read that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories about women's empowerment, LGBTQ+ relationships, and the complexities of female identity, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy literary fiction with a strong focus on character-driven exploration and social commentary.
Description
Elsie, sheltered and naive, is seventeen and unhappy. Stifled by life with her bickering parents in a bleak Cornish village, she falls in love with the first presentable young man she meets – Peter, an ambitious London doctor. On his advice she ru...
Community Reviews
Moods
lighthearted: 61%
reflective: 61%
funny: 52%
emotional: 38%
relaxing: 19%
adventurous: 14%
challenging: 14%
mysterious: 14%
hopeful: 9%
sad: 9%
informative: 4%
inspiring: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Misogyny