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The Bachelors by Muriel Spark

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mrh29992's review against another edition

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dark funny tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? No

4.0

jannie_mtl's review against another edition

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3.0

This is a curious little novel that involves spiritualism. relationships, and a court case. I’m not enjoying it as much as her other books, but it has its moments.

highlander2006's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

carlyque's review against another edition

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4.0

liked if bitter. hard to follow all the characters, and such a sad, sad world.

booktwitcher23's review against another edition

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3.0

I enjoy Muriel Spark's books, but this was not one of my favourites, as the characters were fussy - I suppose because they are bachelors and set in their ways. However, it had the hallmarks of Spark's comedy.

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3.0

Could realistically be more like a 3.5

Spark's wit is in lovely form here, and there are charming moments in this whirly-gig of bachelors being bachelors in London. But her attention seems diffuse here, and the sharpness with which she peppers books like THE BALLAD OF PECKHAM RYE and LOITERING WITH INTENT is dulled because of it. Still plenty to enjoy, but her best work is elsewhere.