The Comforters by Muriel Spark

The Comforters

Muriel Spark

214 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics magical realism reflective slow-paced
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Description

With easy, sunny eeriness, Spark lights up the darkest things: blackmail, a drowning, nervous breakdowns, a ring of smugglers, a loathsome busybody, a diabolic bookseller, human evil.

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Moods

mysterious 86%
funny 62%
lighthearted 48%
reflective 24%
adventurous 17%
relaxing 17%
challenging 6%
emotional 6%
dark 3%
informative 3%
sad 3%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 23%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 28% | Character: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 26% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.5

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