All Passion Spent by Vita Sackville-West
All Passion Spent

Vita Sackville-West

All Passion Spent

Vita Sackville-West

296 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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All Passion Spent by Vita Sackville-West is a poignant and introspective novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate thoughtful explorations of life's complexities, societal expectations, and the beauty of self-discovery, making it a perfect fit for those who enjoy character-driven fiction and literary classics that celebrate the wisdom of age and the power of living life on one's own terms.

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In 1860, as a young girl of 17, Lady Slane nurtures a secret, burning ambition—to become an artist. She becomes, instead, the wife of a great statesman and the mother of six children. Seventy years later, released by widowhood, and to the dismay o...

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Community Reviews

3.96
based on 621 reviews

Moods

reflective: 96%

emotional: 42%

inspiring: 34%

funny: 23%

relaxing: 23%

hopeful: 21%

sad: 18%

lighthearted: 14%

challenging: 7%

dark: 2%

informative: 2%

mysterious: 2%


Pace

7% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
60% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
6% of readers chose A mix
92% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

56% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

64% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
77% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

36% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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