What is the author's style in Excellent Women by Barbara Pym?

The point of view in "Excellent Women" is in the first person, through the eyes of the main character, Mildred Lathbury. Mildred has a unique point of view regarding the workings of relationships in the church and between members of polite society. Conversely, Mildred has an extremely limited scope in regards to romantic relationships so that it may not be clear to her what kind of behavior takes place in such a relationship or in a marriage.