The Bell by Iris Murdoch

The Bell

Iris Murdoch with A.S. Byatt (Contributor)

296 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an enclosed order of nuns. A new bell, legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. Dora Greenfield, erring wife, returns to her husband. Michael Me...

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Community Reviews Summary of 581 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
mysterious 45%
emotional 40%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 20%
tense 15%
hopeful 13%
sad 11%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 5%
adventurous 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 35% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.9

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