Blaming by Jonathan Keates, Elizabeth Taylor

190 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

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A finely nuanced exploration of responsibility, snobbery and culture clash from one of the twentieth centrury's finest novelists.When Amy's husband dies on holiday in Istanbul, she is supported by the kindly but rather slovenly Martha, a young Ame...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
dark 60%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
funny 20%

Pace

slow 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.76

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