350 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099285267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Iris Murdoch was one of the best and most influential writers of the twentieth century." --"Guardian" Iris Murdoch's richly peopled novel revolves round a happily married couple, Kate and Octavian, and the friends of all ages attached to their ho...
Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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350 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099285267
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"Iris Murdoch was one of the best and most influential writers of the twentieth century." --"Guardian" Iris Murdoch's richly peopled novel revolves round a happily married couple, Kate and Octavian, and the friends of all ages attached to their ho...
Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews
Moods
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
relaxing 20%
tense 20%
Pace
slow 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.