The Comforters by Muriel Spark

The Comforters

Muriel Spark

204 pages first pub 1957 (editions) user-added

fiction classics magical realism reflective slow-paced
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Caroline Rose is plagued by the tapping of typewriter keys and the strange, detached narration of her every thought and action. Caroline has an unusual problem - she realises she is in a novel. Her fellow characters also seem deluded: Laurence, he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 268 reviews

Moods

mysterious 86%
funny 63%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 26%
adventurous 16%
relaxing 16%
emotional 10%
challenging 6%
dark 3%
hopeful 3%
informative 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 26% | Character: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.51

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