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336 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099470489
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an enclosed order of nuns. A new bell, legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. Dora Greenfield, erring wife, returns to her husband. Michael Me...
Community Reviews Summary of 871 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
emotional 40%
dark 26%
challenging 25%
tense 22%
funny 19%
sad 17%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 34% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, SuicideModerate
Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, HomophobiaMinor
Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexism
336 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099470489
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an enclosed order of nuns. A new bell, legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. Dora Greenfield, erring wife, returns to her husband. Michael Me...
Community Reviews Summary of 871 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
emotional 40%
dark 26%
challenging 25%
tense 22%
funny 19%
sad 17%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 34% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, SuicideModerate
Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, HomophobiaMinor
Domestic abuse, Racism, Sexism