The Only Problem by Muriel Spark

The Only Problem

Muriel Spark

179 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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Harvey Gotham refuses to believe it when the French police tell him that his estranged wife is a dangerous terrorist. As far as the police are concerned, that only serves to throw suspicion on Gotham himself.

Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 33%
mysterious 33%
adventurous 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.63

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