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361 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292703926
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Martin is convinced that he has murdered his wife. In a delirium of guilt and grief, he wanders through a forest until he comes across an isolated farm run by Vitoria - an indomitable spinster who is 'afraid to live', and her flighty, obsessive co...
Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews
Moods
reflective 89%
dark 47%
mysterious 47%
tense 26%
emotional 21%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Racism361 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292703926
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Martin is convinced that he has murdered his wife. In a delirium of guilt and grief, he wanders through a forest until he comes across an isolated farm run by Vitoria - an indomitable spinster who is 'afraid to live', and her flighty, obsessive co...
Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews
Moods
reflective 89%
dark 47%
mysterious 47%
tense 26%
emotional 21%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Racism