502 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780586049761
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Triad/Panther Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Funny, subversive, curious, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch is one of the great writers of the 20th century. To celebrate her centenary Vintage Classics present a selection of some of her best and most engaging novels.‘I saw a mons...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,233 reviews
Moods
mysterious 41%
emotional 39%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
tense 29%
funny 24%
sad 23%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, GaslightingModerate
Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship502 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780586049761
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Triad/Panther Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Funny, subversive, curious, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch is one of the great writers of the 20th century. To celebrate her centenary Vintage Classics present a selection of some of her best and most engaging novels.‘I saw a mons...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,233 reviews
Moods
mysterious 41%
emotional 39%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
tense 29%
funny 24%
sad 23%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, GaslightingModerate
Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship