The Ebony Tower by John Fowles

The Ebony Tower

John Fowles

304 pages first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction classics literary short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Ebony Tower is a series of novellas, rich in imagery, exploring the nature of art. In the title story, a journalist visiting a celebrated but reclusive painter is intrigued by the elderly artist's relationship with two beautiful young women. J...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.4

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