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495 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101495650
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Funny, subversive, curious, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch is one of the great writers of the 20th century. To celebrate her centenary Vintage Classics present a selection of some of her best and most engaging novels.‘I saw a mons...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,553 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, GaslightingModerate
Grief, Emotional abuse, Mental illness495 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101495650
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Funny, subversive, curious, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch is one of the great writers of the 20th century. To celebrate her centenary Vintage Classics present a selection of some of her best and most engaging novels.‘I saw a mons...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,553 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, GaslightingModerate
Grief, Emotional abuse, Mental illness