528 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141186160
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 March 2001
Description
Winner of the prestigious Booker Prize--a tale of the strange obsessions that haunt a playwright as he composes his memoirs Charles Arrowby, leading light of England's theatrical set, retires from glittering London to an isolated home by the sea. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,025 reviews
Moods
mysterious 41%
challenging 40%
dark 39%
emotional 37%
tense 32%
funny 24%
sad 21%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, GaslightingModerate
Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship
528 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141186160
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 March 2001
Description
Winner of the prestigious Booker Prize--a tale of the strange obsessions that haunt a playwright as he composes his memoirs Charles Arrowby, leading light of England's theatrical set, retires from glittering London to an isolated home by the sea. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,025 reviews
Moods
mysterious 41%
challenging 40%
dark 39%
emotional 37%
tense 32%
funny 24%
sad 21%
lighthearted 7%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, GaslightingModerate
Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship