A Word Child by Iris Murdoch

A Word Child

Iris Murdoch

396 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective medium-paced
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Guilt, secrets, and lies haunt two men whose lives are bound by a long-ago tragedy in this "riveting" novel by the author of The Sea, The Sea (Los Angeles Times). Twenty years ago, Hilary Burde's story was one of remarkable success and enviable c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
dark 71%
sad 57%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
funny 28%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.88

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