The Bachelors by Muriel Spark

The Bachelors

Muriel Spark

144 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction literary funny reflective medium-paced
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The Bachelors displays the best of Sparkian satire, placing her at the heart of a great literary tradition alongside Waugh and Trollope, Wilde and Wodehouse. It demands rediscovery. 'It's easy to see why Waugh admired The Bachelors. On one level, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
dark 42%
lighthearted 42%
mysterious 28%
tense 28%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.4

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