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193 pages • first pub 1971 (editions) user-added
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Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor is a poignant and witty novel that will captivate readers who appreciate stories about the beauty of unlikely friendships, the complexities of aging, and the quiet resilience of the human spirit, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven fiction and nostalgic portrayals of post-war English life.
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Named by the Guardian as one of 'the 100 best novels, ' and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, Mrs Palfrey At The Claremont is a humorous and compassionate look at friendship between an old woman and a young man from a 'magnificent...writer, the mi...
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Moods
reflective: 77%
sad: 76%
emotional: 58%
funny: 42%
lighthearted: 21%
dark: 10%
hopeful: 9%
relaxing: 6%
challenging: 3%
inspiring: 3%
adventurous: 1%
informative: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Abandonment, Confinement, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Racism, Sexual content193 pages • first pub 1971 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor is a poignant and witty novel that will captivate readers who appreciate stories about the beauty of unlikely friendships, the complexities of aging, and the quiet resilience of the human spirit, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven fiction and nostalgic portrayals of post-war English life.
Description
Named by the Guardian as one of 'the 100 best novels, ' and shortlisted for the Booker Prize, Mrs Palfrey At The Claremont is a humorous and compassionate look at friendship between an old woman and a young man from a 'magnificent...writer, the mi...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 77%
sad: 76%
emotional: 58%
funny: 42%
lighthearted: 21%
dark: 10%
hopeful: 9%
relaxing: 6%
challenging: 3%
inspiring: 3%
adventurous: 1%
informative: 1%
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
Moderate
Abandonment, Confinement, DeathMinor
Alcoholism, Racism, Sexual content