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224 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099285366
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 03 January 2013
Description
Martin believes he can possess both a beautiful wife and a delightful lover. But when his wife, Antonia, suddenly leaves him for her psychoanalyst, Martin is plunged into an intensive emotional re-education. He attempts to behave beautifully and s...
Community Reviews Summary of 481 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
reflective 37%
mysterious 30%
challenging 22%
tense 22%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 13%
sad 9%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
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Incest, Suicide attempt224 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099285366
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Classics
Publication date: 03 January 2013
Description
Martin believes he can possess both a beautiful wife and a delightful lover. But when his wife, Antonia, suddenly leaves him for her psychoanalyst, Martin is plunged into an intensive emotional re-education. He attempts to behave beautifully and s...
Community Reviews Summary of 481 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
reflective 37%
mysterious 30%
challenging 22%
tense 22%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 13%
sad 9%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 85% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, Suicide attempt