The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch, Mary Kinzie

The Sea, The Sea

Iris Murdoch, Mary Kinzie

528 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Charles Arrowby, leading light of England's theatrical set, retires from glittering London to an isolated home by the sea. He plans to write a memoir about his great love affair with Clement Makin, his mentor both professionally and personally, an...

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Moods

reflective 83%
mysterious 42%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
emotional 38%
tense 30%
funny 25%
sad 22%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 71%
medium 26%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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