538 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784870058
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage (Penguin Random House)
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 1,255 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
tense 29%
funny 24%
sad 23%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 19% | 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
538 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784870058
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage (Penguin Random House)
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 1,255 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
tense 29%
funny 24%
sad 23%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 19% | 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