Three by Ann Quin

Three

Ann Quin

143 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

-- Ruth and Leonard's young female boarder, S., disappears under circumstances that suggest suicide. As the couple pours over her diary, audio tapes, and movies, their obsession with the enigmatic young girl takes over their relationship. Three co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

challenging 83%
reflective 58%
dark 41%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
sad 8%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

4.08

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