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dongchiot 's review for:
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
by Muriel Spark
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Only the second novel I've read from her, but both have been overflowing with voice and wit. Lean books that feel like a bolt from the blue. The sense of the mind behind them can be overwhelming at times, even when the story is seemingly straightforward.
This one shifts from whimsy to intimate portrayals of being present for the world historical so smoothly you could miss it if you weren't paying attention. But make no mistake: this is a very, very dark book hiding behind what feels like a playful bildungsroman. You could easily read it in a day, but it will stick with you far longer.
This one shifts from whimsy to intimate portrayals of being present for the world historical so smoothly you could miss it if you weren't paying attention. But make no mistake: this is a very, very dark book hiding behind what feels like a playful bildungsroman. You could easily read it in a day, but it will stick with you far longer.