The Black Prince by Iris Murdoch

The Black Prince

Iris Murdoch

415 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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A story about being in love The Black Prince is also a remarkable intellectual thriller with a superbly involuted plot, and a meditation on the nature of art and love and the deity who rules over both. Bradley Pearson, its narrator and hero, is an...

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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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