A review by bartendm
A Word Child by Iris Murdoch

5.0

My first Iris Murdock book and now I am a definite fan. Hilary is a despicable person in so many ways, yet Iris Murdock allows you to inhabit his world, feel a little sympathy for him, but even better, understand him. This is one of those books that you think about all the time when you are not actually reading it. Cannot wait for it to end, but are dying to see the end. She is a master writer and has amazing insight into the human psyche.