608 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781409043584
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Charles Arrowby has determined to spend the rest of his days in hermit-like contemplation. He buys a mysteriously damp house on the coast, far from the heady world of the theatre where he made his name, and there he swims in the sea, eats revoltin...
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
608 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781409043584
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Charles Arrowby has determined to spend the rest of his days in hermit-like contemplation. He buys a mysteriously damp house on the coast, far from the heady world of the theatre where he made his name, and there he swims in the sea, eats revoltin...
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