The Nice and the Good by Iris Murdoch
The Nice and the Good

Iris Murdoch

The Nice and the Good

Iris Murdoch

368 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced

Description

From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea, The Sea comes a story about revenge and reconciliation, and the difference between being nice and being good.  John Ducane, a respected Whitehall civil servant, is asked to investigate the suicide o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews

Moods

funny 57%
reflective 57%
mysterious 42%
hopeful 28%
lighthearted 28%
relaxing 28%
dark 14%
emotional 14%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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