Blaming by Jonathan Keates, Elizabeth Taylor

190 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

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Sharing the mature themes of Barbara Pym's Quartet in Autumn, Taylor's last novel is a finely nuanced exploration of responsibility, snobbery, and culture clash. When tragedy strikes Amy while on holiday in Istanbul, she is "adopted" by the kindly...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
dark 60%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
funny 20%

Pace

slow 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.76

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