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608 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781409043584
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Charles Arrowby has determined to spend the rest of his days in hermit-like contemplation. He buys a mysteriously damp house on the coast, far from the heady world of the theatre where he made his name, and there he swims in the sea, eats revoltin...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,553 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
emotional 38%
tense 30%
funny 25%
sad 22%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, GaslightingModerate
Grief, Emotional abuse, Mental illness
608 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781409043584
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Digital
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Charles Arrowby has determined to spend the rest of his days in hermit-like contemplation. He buys a mysteriously damp house on the coast, far from the heady world of the theatre where he made his name, and there he swims in the sea, eats revoltin...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,553 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
emotional 38%
tense 30%
funny 25%
sad 22%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 26%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 61% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, GaslightingModerate
Grief, Emotional abuse, Mental illness