The Spell by Alan Hollinghurst

The Spell

Alan Hollinghurst

272 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging reflective slow-paced
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Here are the interlocking affairs of four men: Robin Woodfield, an architect in his late forties trying to build an idyllic life in Dorset with his young lover, Justin, a would-be actor increasingly disenchanted with the countryside; Robin's attra...

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Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.19

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