The Italian Girl by Iris Murdoch

The Italian Girl

Iris Murdoch

208 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective fast-paced
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For the first time in years, Edmund Narraway has returned to his childhood home—for the funeral of his mother. The visit rekindles feelings of affection and nostalgia—but also triggers a resurgence of the tensions that caused him to leave in the f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 145 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 52%
dark 47%
sad 33%
mysterious 28%
tense 19%
challenging 14%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%

Pace

medium 42%
fast 38%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | Plot: 10% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.43

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