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240 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780333095140
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
For readers who appreciate witty, sophisticated humor and insightful explorations of the complexities of English society, The Bachelors by Muriel Spark offers a biting comedy of manners that will delight and engage with its clever, elegant prose.
Description
First found contentedly chatting in their London clubs, the cozy bachelors (as any Spark reader might guess) are not set to stay cozy for long. Soon enough, the men are variously tormented defrauded or stolen from, blackmailed or pressed to attend...
Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 45%
dark 36%
mysterious 36%
challenging 18%
reflective 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Medical contentModerate
Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipMinor
Suicide, Murder, Pregnancy240 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780333095140
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
For readers who appreciate witty, sophisticated humor and insightful explorations of the complexities of English society, The Bachelors by Muriel Spark offers a biting comedy of manners that will delight and engage with its clever, elegant prose.
Description
First found contentedly chatting in their London clubs, the cozy bachelors (as any Spark reader might guess) are not set to stay cozy for long. Soon enough, the men are variously tormented defrauded or stolen from, blackmailed or pressed to attend...
Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 45%
dark 36%
mysterious 36%
challenging 18%
reflective 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 9%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Medical contentModerate
Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipMinor
Suicide, Murder, Pregnancy