Mountolive by Lawrence Durrell

320 pages first pub 1958 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The intrigues of Justine and Balthazar multiply and deepen in the third volume of the Alexandria Quartet, giving us a novel of labyrinthine intricacy and mesmerizing beauty.  In the first two novels of this profoundly innovative masterpiece, Lawre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 135 reviews

Moods

reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
relaxing 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.99

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