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160 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747405801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cardinal
Publication date: 06 September 1990
Description
First published in 1964, The Snow Ball is arguably Brigid Brophy's most brilliant fictional performance, consummately melding her avid interests in opera, sexuality and psychology.It is New Year's Eve in London. The occasion is a costume ball on a...
Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
funny 41%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, Death, ClassismMinor
Sexual violence, Rape, Incest
160 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747405801
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cardinal
Publication date: 06 September 1990
Description
First published in 1964, The Snow Ball is arguably Brigid Brophy's most brilliant fictional performance, consummately melding her avid interests in opera, sexuality and psychology.It is New Year's Eve in London. The occasion is a costume ball on a...
Community Reviews Summary of 92 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
funny 41%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
adventurous 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%
tense 8%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 24%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 10%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 78% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Infidelity, Death, ClassismMinor
Sexual violence, Rape, Incest