Black Narcissus by Rumer Godden

Black Narcissus

Rumer Godden

224 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark slow-paced

Description

In the days when it was the General's 'harem' palace, ladies with their retinues and rich clothes could be seen walking on the high windy terraces. At night, music floated out over villages and gorges far into the early hours. Now the General's so...

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Community Reviews Summary of 163 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
mysterious 65%
tense 43%
emotional 34%
reflective 34%
adventurous 30%
challenging 17%
sad 13%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 23%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.73

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