A review by jeremie
The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch

emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Murdoch is simply too wonderful. Pages and pages of meandering, unnecessary descriptions and yet I didn’t find myself bored even once. Plot was a bit ‘soap opera’ at times but such is typical for her writing. :)
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