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186 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811214247
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First found contentedly chatting in their London clubs and shopping at Fortnum's, the cozy bachelors (as any Spark reader might guess) are not set to stay cozy for long. Soon enough, the men are variously tormented — defrauded or stolen from; blac...
Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
mysterious 44%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Medical contentModerate
Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Pregnancy, Suicide, Murder
186 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811214247
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
First found contentedly chatting in their London clubs and shopping at Fortnum's, the cozy bachelors (as any Spark reader might guess) are not set to stay cozy for long. Soon enough, the men are variously tormented — defrauded or stolen from; blac...
Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews
Moods
dark 44%
mysterious 44%
lighthearted 33%
challenging 22%
reflective 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
relaxing 11%
sad 11%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Medical contentModerate
Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationshipMinor
Pregnancy, Suicide, Murder