A review by sophiecole
A Fairly Honourable Defeat by Iris Murdoch

adventurous dark emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A funny, slightly disturbing book about a mentally unstable pigeon-catching linguist is bound to be one i like. Amazingly precise and funny writing, with characters that made me feel genuinely upset. Nice. Surprising ending.