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107 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141188348
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 27 April 2006
Description
Described as 'a metaphysical shocker' at the time of its release, Muriel Sparks' The Driver's Seat is a taut psychological thriller, published with an introduction by John Lanchester in Penguin Modern Classics.Lise has been driven to distraction b...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,699 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
tense 47%
challenging 23%
funny 20%
adventurous 16%
reflective 16%
sad 11%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Mental illness, Sexual assault, KidnappingMinor
Sexual content
107 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141188348
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 27 April 2006
Description
Described as 'a metaphysical shocker' at the time of its release, Muriel Sparks' The Driver's Seat is a taut psychological thriller, published with an introduction by John Lanchester in Penguin Modern Classics.Lise has been driven to distraction b...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,699 reviews
Moods
mysterious 72%
tense 47%
challenging 23%
funny 20%
adventurous 16%
reflective 16%
sad 11%
emotional 4%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Mental illness, Sexual assault, KidnappingMinor
Sexual content