The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch

The Sea, The Sea

Iris Murdoch with John Burnside

608 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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''I saw a monster rising from the waves.'**A BBC BETWEEN THE COVERS BIG JUBILEE READ PICK****Winner of the Man Booker Prize 1978**Charles Arrowby has determined to spend the rest of his days in hermit-like contemplation. He buys a mysteriously dam...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,543 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
mysterious 41%
dark 39%
emotional 38%
challenging 37%
tense 30%
funny 25%
sad 22%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 26%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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