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Muriel Spark
194 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1844085279
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With a cover design by Lucienne Day When Mrs Hawkins tells Hector Bartlett he is a 'pisseur de copie', that he 'urinates frightful prose', little does she realise the repercussions. Holding that 'no life can be carried on satisfactorily unless peo...
Community Reviews Summary of 574 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 60%
mysterious 46%
reflective 34%
relaxing 13%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Eating disorder, SuicideMinor
Miscarriage—
Muriel Spark
194 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1844085279
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
With a cover design by Lucienne Day When Mrs Hawkins tells Hector Bartlett he is a 'pisseur de copie', that he 'urinates frightful prose', little does she realise the repercussions. Holding that 'no life can be carried on satisfactorily unless peo...
Community Reviews Summary of 574 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 60%
mysterious 46%
reflective 34%
relaxing 13%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
emotional 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 4%
sad 4%
challenging 2%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 56% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 51% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Eating disorder, SuicideMinor
Miscarriage