A review by brannonkirkhuang
The Bell by Iris Murdoch

2.0

Iris Murdoch’s writing remains iconic, but I am not crazy about this story. Especially the ending. I also don’t appreciate its perspective on gay people being only presented through the eyes of religious extremists. It prevents any acknowledgement, even within the gay characters themselves, that who they are is natural, normal, and not something to be ashamed of.