Go-Between by L.P. Hartley

Go-Between

L.P. Hartley

296 pages • first pub 1953 (view editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Description

A summer visit to a friend's English estate lands a young man in hot water when he falls for his host's older sister and becomes embroiled in a dangerous game.

Community Reviews

3.98
based on 1,655 reviews

Moods

reflective: 75%

emotional: 52%

sad: 46%

tense: 25%

dark: 21%

mysterious: 18%

adventurous: 16%

challenging: 11%

funny: 7%

lighthearted: 7%

relaxing: 6%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 2%

informative: 1%

Pace

2% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
54% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
54% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

74% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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