Diary of a Provincial Lady by E.M. Delafield

Diary of a Provincial Lady

The Provincial Lady #1

E.M. Delafield with Jilly Cooper

201 pages • first pub 1930 (view editions)

fiction classics lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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The ideal reader for "Diary of a Provincial Lady" is someone who enjoys wryly humorous, character-driven narratives that blend everyday domestic absurdities with subtle social commentary.

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When Diary of a Provincial Lady was first published in 1933, critics on both sides of the Atlantic greeted it with enthusiasm. This charming, delightful and extremely funny book was named by booksellers in England the o.p. novel most deserving of ...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 1,043 reviews

Moods

funny: 94%

lighthearted: 84%

relaxing: 35%

reflective: 25%

informative: 6%

hopeful: 5%

inspiring: 5%

emotional: 3%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
70% of readers chose Character
9% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
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Strong character development?

13% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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