A review by mellaioana
The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch

challenging dark funny slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I really wanted to like this book, it took me ages to read because I sort of didn’t enjoy it. This is my first iris murdoch book, and because I own the bell I will read that one and hope for the best. maybe her letters. this is so painfully english and I live in England. this character is beyond insufferable (and I like anti-heroes a lot) and annoying it makes it hard to read. I wish it was more about the sea itself, its wonders etc. he’s literally delusional like