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223 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571225460
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Dean Jocelin has a vision: that God has chosen him to erect a great spire on his cathedral. His mason anxiously advises against it, for the old cathedral was built without foundations. Nevertheless, the spire rises octagon upon octagon, pinnacle b...
Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
reflective 55%
tense 44%
emotional 16%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parentModerate
Infertility, Pregnancy
223 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571225460
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Dean Jocelin has a vision: that God has chosen him to erect a great spire on his cathedral. His mason anxiously advises against it, for the old cathedral was built without foundations. Nevertheless, the spire rises octagon upon octagon, pinnacle b...
Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
reflective 55%
tense 44%
emotional 16%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 31%Strong character development?
Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parentModerate
Infertility, Pregnancy