The Bachelors by Muriel Spark

The Bachelors

Muriel Spark

215 pages first pub 1960 (editions) user-added

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For every malicious comment that men have ever made on women, Muriel Spark gets her own back in The Bachelors. When Patrick Seaton, the dear, sinister, little medium of a spiritualistic circle, is accused of forgery, his forthcoming trial begins t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
dark 44%
mysterious 44%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.43

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