A Single Man by Christopher Isherwood

A Single Man

Christopher Isherwood with Simon Prebble (Narrator)

4 hours, 39 minutes • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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When A Single Man was originally published, it shocked many by its frank, sympathetic, and moving portrayal of a gay man in midlife. George, the protagonist, is adjusting to life on his own after the sudden death of his partner, and determines to ...

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Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 71%
sad 62%
dark 23%
funny 15%
challenging 14%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 6%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 37%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 95% | A mix: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 41% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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