Absent in the Spring by Agatha Christie, Mary Westmacott

Absent in the Spring

Agatha Christie, Mary Westmacott

192 pages • first pub 1944 (view editions)

fiction romance emotional reflective medium-paced
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Absent in the Spring is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective character studies exploring the complexities of self-discovery and familial relationships through emotionally charged, reflective narratives.

Description

Returning from a visit to her daughter in Iraq, Joan Scudamore finds herself unexpectedly alone and stranded in an isolated rest house by flooding of the railway tracks. This sudden solitude compels Joan to assess her life for the first time ever ...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 665 reviews

Moods

reflective: 88%

emotional: 52%

sad: 42%

tense: 16%

challenging: 15%

dark: 12%

mysterious: 11%

inspiring: 8%

adventurous: 5%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 2%

funny: 1%

hopeful: 1%

informative: 1%

Pace

13% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose A mix
98% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

98% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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