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lara_d's review
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I enjoyed the start of this book, and was impressed how Murdoch had me crying by the top of the second page. I think it's a sign of a good writer that I was feeling so much just a few paragraphs in. I also loved how she "showed without telling".
I suspect this rift off books and plays that I haven't read, and suspect the links and references to other literature (? Shakespeare) went over my head.
Whilst very well written, and 'm glad to have read it, I'm not ina hurry to re-read this book. It was dark and depressing, and I didn't like any of the characters. They all seemed so sad (melancholic?), self-centred and board.
I prefer books that are uplifting or inspiring or at least funny or informative.
I suspect this rift off books and plays that I haven't read, and suspect the links and references to other literature (? Shakespeare) went over my head.
Whilst very well written, and 'm glad to have read it, I'm not ina hurry to re-read this book. It was dark and depressing, and I didn't like any of the characters. They all seemed so sad (melancholic?), self-centred and board.
I prefer books that are uplifting or inspiring or at least funny or informative.
Minor: Incest, Abortion, Death, and Fire/Fire injury
san_dra's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, Classism, Death, Abortion, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
knitterscasket's review
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Moderate: Abortion, Infidelity, and Violence
belovedsnail's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
fast-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
5.0
Again, this is a re-read for me. I liked parts both rather less and rather more than on the first reading. Perhaps on the more hopeful books by Murdoch
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Abortion
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