The Finishing School by Muriel Spark

The Finishing School

Muriel Spark

181 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction literary lighthearted medium-paced

Description

College Sunrise is a somewhat louche and vaguely disreputable finishing school located, for now, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Rowland Mahler and his wife, Nina, run the school as a way to support themselves while he works, somewhat falteringly, on hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

funny 60%
dark 40%
lighthearted 40%
tense 40%
mysterious 30%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

fast 63%
slow 27%
medium 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.93

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