How it All Began by Penelope Lively

How it All Began

Penelope Lively

256 pages first pub 2011 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy intricately woven narratives that explore the ripple effects of chance events on interconnected lives, delving into themes of human relationships and fate with a reflective, literary lens.

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How It All Began is the wonderful new novel from Booker Prize winner Penelope LivelyWhen... Charlotte is mugged and breaks her hip, her daughter Rose cannot accompany her employer Lord Peters to Manchester, which means his niece Marion has to go i...

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Community Reviews

3.39
based on 683 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 64%

reflective: 64%

funny: 41%

hopeful: 41%

emotional: 29%

relaxing: 17%

inspiring: 5%

sad: 5%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
36% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
52% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

47% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

44% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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