The Black Prince by Iris Murdoch

The Black Prince

Iris Murdoch

416 pages • first pub 1973 (editions) user-added

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Bradley Pearson, an unsuccessful novelist in his late fifties, has finally left his dull office job as an Inspector of Taxes. Bradley hopes to retire to the country, but predatory friends and relations dash his hopes of a peaceful retirement. He i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 414 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
dark 67%
funny 54%
challenging 40%
emotional 35%
mysterious 35%
tense 29%
sad 24%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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