A Meeting by the River by Christopher Isherwood

A Meeting by the River

Christopher Isherwood

192 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

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Two English brothers meet, after a long separation, in India. Oliver, the idealistic younger brother, prepares to take his final vows as a Hindu monk. Patrick, a successful publisher with a wife and children in London and a male lover in Californi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 78%
adventurous 42%
challenging 21%
tense 21%
lighthearted 14%
mysterious 14%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 26%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 20% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.89

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