Reviews

Memento Mori by Muriel Spark

millssb's review

funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

annabelws23's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cornnut_mccarthy's review

5.0

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is a classic for good reason, but do not sleep on Memento Mori. I found this book surprisingly (delightfully) strange, and unsurprisingly hilarious. I can’t think of another writer who does better dialogue.

fieldfaregirl's review

dark funny lighthearted mysterious medium-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? No

4.5

A darkly comic novel with some serious themes underlying it

karinlib's review

3.0

This book is filled predominately with characters who are advanced in years. Most have known each other for years, and they are beginning to pay attention to the aging process in themselves and others. One of the characters is getting anonymous phone calls telling her to "Remember you must die" (memento mori). Soon they are all getting the message, and they respond to it differently.

I went into this book without any knowledge of the story. I liked the story, but wasn't overly affected by it. I did find the characters somewhat silly.

oviedorose's review

lighthearted

3.0

pensiona's review

dark funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

elliethecatlover's review

emotional funny reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

rodneywilhite's review

3.0

I thought it was really funny in a low-key, bitter sort of way...but it just wasn't what I was wanting at the time. I think I'll give it a shot later on when I'm more in the mood for it.

mgreer56's review

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25