208 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571337187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 03 August 2017
Description
In the first book of Durrell’s Alexandria Quartet, the story of the mysterious and charismatic Justine is told by her lover, an impoverished Irish teacher who has sought refuge across the Mediterranean in Greece. It is a love story, but the real h...
Community Reviews Summary of 441 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
emotional 42%
dark 23%
sad 23%
mysterious 14%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, War
208 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571337187
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 03 August 2017
Description
In the first book of Durrell’s Alexandria Quartet, the story of the mysterious and charismatic Justine is told by her lover, an impoverished Irish teacher who has sought refuge across the Mediterranean in Greece. It is a love story, but the real h...
Community Reviews Summary of 441 reviews
Moods
challenging 61%
emotional 42%
dark 23%
sad 23%
mysterious 14%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 16% | N/A: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual violence, War