The Hothouse by the East River by Muriel Spark

The Hothouse by the East River

Muriel Spark with Alan Taylor (Contributor), Ian Rankin (Contributor)

136 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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During World War II, Elsa and Paul were involved in secret propaganda work in England. It is now 1973 and they are living in New York. Elsa is convinced that a German ex-POW - and former lover - who has appeared in New York, may be planning to kil...

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Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

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Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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