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320 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141186696
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 December 2001
Description
A motley assortment of characters seek peace and salvation in this early masterpiece by the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea, The Sea A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an order of sequeste...
Community Reviews Summary of 867 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
emotional 40%
dark 26%
challenging 25%
tense 21%
funny 19%
sad 17%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Suicide, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, HomophobiaMinor
Racism, Sexism, Domestic abuse
320 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141186696
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 December 2001
Description
A motley assortment of characters seek peace and salvation in this early masterpiece by the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea, The Sea A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an order of sequeste...
Community Reviews Summary of 867 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
emotional 40%
dark 26%
challenging 25%
tense 21%
funny 19%
sad 17%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 7%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 3%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 35% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Suicide, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, HomophobiaMinor
Racism, Sexism, Domestic abuse