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502 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780586049761
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Triad/Panther Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Funny, subversive, curious, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch is one of the great writers of the 20th century. To celebrate her centenary Vintage Classics present a selection of some of her best and most engaging novels.‘I saw a mons...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,560 reviews
Moods
mysterious 41%
dark 38%
challenging 37%
emotional 37%
tense 31%
funny 25%
sad 22%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
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Graphic
Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, KidnappingModerate
Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness502 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780586049761
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Triad/Panther Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Funny, subversive, curious, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch is one of the great writers of the 20th century. To celebrate her centenary Vintage Classics present a selection of some of her best and most engaging novels.‘I saw a mons...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,560 reviews
Moods
mysterious 41%
dark 38%
challenging 37%
emotional 37%
tense 31%
funny 25%
sad 22%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 27%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, KidnappingModerate
Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness