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The Fountain Overflows

Rebecca West
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The Fountain Overflows

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Rebecca West

The Fountain Overflows

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

408

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

British Literature
Setting

England • 1900s

Topic
World History

Music
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West explores the life of a musically gifted family in early 20th-century England. The story focuses on personal struggles, artistic pursuits, and the impact of societal changes. Readers are immersed in the family's experiences as they navigate challenges and seek fulfillment.

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.7

3,539 ratings

62%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West is lauded for its rich character development and lyrical prose, transporting readers into the complexities of a musical family. Critics appreciate its exploration of familial bonds and the artistic struggle. However, some find the narrative pacing slow and the plot meandering. Overall, it's a profound reflection on creativity and domestic life.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Fountain Overflows?

A reader who enjoys The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West likely appreciates character-driven narratives centered on family dynamics and early 20th-century settings. Fans of L. P. Hartley's The Go-Between and E. M. Forster's Howards End would find similar themes of societal change and personal growth appealing.

3.7

3,539 ratings

62%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

408

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

British Literature
Setting

England • 1900s

Topic
World History

Music
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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