Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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British LiteratureLondon, England • 1960s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor follows the life of a widow, Mrs. Palfrey, who moves into the Claremont Hotel. She forms an unexpected friendship with a young writer, Ludo, leading to meaningful interactions and reflections on loneliness, aging, and companionship in later life. This novel explores human connections and social dynamics among the residents.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor is lauded for its poignant exploration of aging and loneliness, with vivid characterizations and elegant prose. Reviewers appreciate Taylor’s wit and emotional depth. Some find the pacing slow and the tone occasionally bleak. Overall, it’s celebrated for its sensitive portrayal of human connections and end-of-life contemplation.
Who Should Read Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont?
A reader who appreciates Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor would likely enjoy character-driven narratives exploring themes of aging, loneliness, and societal norms, similar to works like The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro and Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.
15,138 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
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British LiteratureLondon, England • 1960s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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