A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood

A Single Man

Christopher Isherwood

240 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Beautifully repackaged as part of the Picador Modern Classics series, this special edition is small enough to fit in your pocket and bold enough to stand out on your bookshelf.Welcome to sunny suburban 1960s Southern California. George is a gay mi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,337 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 70%
sad 64%
dark 25%
challenging 14%
funny 13%
hopeful 11%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 94% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.04

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