Mountolive by Lawrence Durrell

320 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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The intrigues of Justine and Balthazar multiply and deepen in the third volume of the Alexandria Quartet, giving us a novel of labyrinthine intricacy and mesmerizing beauty. In the first two novels of this profoundly innovative masterpiece, Lawre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
tense 33%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.05

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