12 hours, 38 minutes • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 07 July 2011
Description
A motley assortment of characters seek peace and salvation in this early masterpiece by the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea, The Sea A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an order of sequeste...
Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
emotional 38%
dark 26%
challenging 25%
funny 20%
sad 17%
tense 16%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismModerate
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuseMinor
Homophobia, Racism, Sexism
12 hours, 38 minutes • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 07 July 2011
Description
A motley assortment of characters seek peace and salvation in this early masterpiece by the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea, The Sea A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an order of sequeste...
Community Reviews Summary of 699 reviews
Moods
mysterious 45%
emotional 38%
dark 26%
challenging 25%
funny 20%
sad 17%
tense 16%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 21%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 46% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismModerate
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Emotional abuseMinor
Homophobia, Racism, Sexism