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lizawall's review
5.0
Early on in Nuns and Soldiers, one character reminds another that it is their duty to resist despair. I actually was taken aback at that. Of all the reasons to resist despair somehow duty had never presented itself to me. And I'll tell you: it sounded good. There is something so appealing about that kind of simple moral authority. Unfortunately for our ability to gain consolation, but fortunately, I guess, for the quality of the novel, things don't remain so simple.
booksandquilts's review
challenging
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kyuni's review against another edition
“Quizá, después de todo, la Bondad era algo demasiado difícil de buscar y demasiado difícil de entender.”
amarud's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lenachka's review
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
boureemusique's review against another edition
Rich, drawn out, evocative. I wouldn't have read this had not Murdoch been so heavily recommended at the Catholic university where I attended graduate school. I probably won't read more of her until I'm older, but I was glad to sink into this a bit. Themes of water, mysticism, nature and social structure spoke to me.
florante's review
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
mrh29992's review
4.0
This is an odd one in the Murdoch canon for me. Whilst i thoroughly enjoyed it, it took me a very long time to be gripped. And then, when it got going, I foind Murdoch had done that rare thing where i absolutely loathed the central couple, but was still invested in the narrative around them.
Tim and Gertrude are awful and I wished them all the misfortune in the world. By contrast, Anne and the rest of the Ebury Street hangers on were such fascinating characters.
I would not call it her best but it definitely is a fascinating read.
Tim and Gertrude are awful and I wished them all the misfortune in the world. By contrast, Anne and the rest of the Ebury Street hangers on were such fascinating characters.
I would not call it her best but it definitely is a fascinating read.