Black Narcissus by Rumer Godden

Black Narcissus

Rumer Godden

224 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics historical dark slow-paced
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For readers who find themselves drawn to the complexities of faith, the intrigue of mystery, and the timeless struggles of saints and sinners, Black Narcissus by Rumer Godden is a captivating tale of devotion, temptation, and the blurred lines between virtue and vice.

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In the days when it was the General's 'harem' palace, ladies with their retinues and rich clothes could be seen walking on the high windy terraces. At night, music floated out over villages and gorges far into the early hours. Now the General's so...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 317 reviews

Moods

dark: 69%

mysterious: 65%

reflective: 51%

tense: 36%

emotional: 28%

adventurous: 18%

challenging: 18%

sad: 16%

funny: 2%

lighthearted: 2%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
56% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
72% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

64% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

64% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

94% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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