Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor

Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont

Elizabeth Taylor

193 pages first pub 1971 (editions) user-added

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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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Community Reviews

3.97
based on 1,003 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

15% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose A mix
90% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

51% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

70% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

43% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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