A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood

A Single Man

Christopher Isherwood

157 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

When A Single Man was originally published, it shocked many by its frank, sympathetic, and moving portrayal of a gay man in midlife. George, the protagonist, is adjusting to life on his own after the sudden death of his partner, and determines to ...

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Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 70%
sad 64%
dark 25%
challenging 13%
funny 13%
hopeful 11%
tense 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 36%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.04

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