An Accidental Man by Iris Murdoch

An Accidental Man

Iris Murdoch

400 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This is the story of the comic, relentless struggle for survival of Austin Gibson Grey, the accidental man. Austin is one of those people who thrives through the destruction of others. The others, in Austin's case, include his successful elder bro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
funny 75%
reflective 75%
challenging 25%
mysterious 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.49

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