The Horse's Mouth by Joyce Cary

The Horse's Mouth

The First Trilogy #3

Joyce Cary

334 pages first pub 1944 (editions)

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The Horse's Mouth, famously filmed with Alec Guinness in the central role, is a searing portrait of the artistic temperament. Gulley Jimson is the charming, impoverished painter who cares little about the conventional values of his day. His unfai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
funny 100%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.7

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