The Bell by Iris Murdoch

The Bell

Iris Murdoch with A S Byatt (Contributor)

320 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

A lay community of thoroughly mixed-up people is encamped outside Imber Abbey, home of an order of sequestered nuns. A new bell is being installed when suddenly the old bell, a legendary symbol of religion and magic, is rediscovered. And then thin...

Read more

Community Reviews

3.93
based on 1,245 reviews

Moods

reflective: 80%

mysterious: 45%

emotional: 43%

dark: 26%

challenging: 23%

tense: 22%

funny: 21%

sad: 18%

hopeful: 8%

adventurous: 6%

inspiring: 4%

relaxing: 4%

lighthearted: 3%

informative: 2%

Pace

3% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
48% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
61% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

73% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...
Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more