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Lark Rise to Candleford

Flora Thompson
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Lark Rise to Candleford

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Flora Thompson

Lark Rise to Candleford

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

537

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oxfordshire, England • 1880s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Super Short Summary

Lark Rise to Candleford by Flora Thompson is a semi-autobiographical trilogy depicting the childhood and early adulthood of a person in the English countryside during the late 19th century. The narrative captures the cultural and social aspects of rural life through vivid descriptions and personal experiences, reflecting the transition from village to town life.

Nostalgic

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Serene

Reviews & Readership

4.2

6,135 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lark Rise to Candleford is praised for its nostalgic depiction of English countryside life and rich character portrayals. Flora Thompson's lyrical prose and detailed observations captivate readers, immersing them in rural traditions. Some critics find the pace slow and the narrative focus uneven, but the charm and authenticity largely overshadow these flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lark Rise to Candleford?

Readers who enjoy pastoral narratives and historical perspectives akin to Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles or Eliot's Middlemarch will appreciate Lark Rise to Candleford by Flora Thompson. Its depiction of rural English life appeals to those interested in social history and evocative storytelling.

4.2

6,135 ratings

75%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

537

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oxfordshire, England • 1880s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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