The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch

The Sea, the Sea

Iris Murdoch

23 hours, 3 minutes • first pub 1978 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary reflective slow-paced
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A reader who appreciates introspective, character-driven narratives exploring the complexities of human relationships and the interplay of memory and ego would find this book ideal.

Description

Funny, subversive, curious, fearless and fiercely intelligent, Iris Murdoch is one of the great writers of the 20th century. To celebrate her centenary Vintage Classics present a selection of some of her best and most engaging novels.‘I saw a mons...

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Community Reviews

3.93
based on 2,295 reviews

Moods

reflective: 79%

mysterious: 43%

dark: 41%

emotional: 41%

challenging: 36%

tense: 32%

funny: 29%

sad: 22%

adventurous: 9%

relaxing: 5%

lighthearted: 4%

hopeful: 2%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

1% of readers chose fast
26% of readers chose medium
71% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
77% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

43% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
56% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

21% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

95% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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