The Black Book by Lawrence Durrell

The Black Book

Lawrence Durrell with Henry Miller (Contributor)

212 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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Durrell's third work, the original angry young novel, was first published by his good friend and long-time correspondent Henry Miller as the first title in the short-lived Villa Seurat imprint of the Paris-based Obelisk Press. Unpublishable by the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

dark 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.93

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