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The Book and the Brotherhood

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The Book and the Brotherhood

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1987

Book Brief

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The Book and the Brotherhood

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1987
Book Details
Pages

608

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1980s

Publication Year

1987

Publisher

Penguin Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Book and the Brotherhood by Iris Murdoch is characterized by complex character development and intricate philosophical dialogues. Readers appreciate Murdoch's exploration of friendship and ideological conflicts. However, some find the narrative meandering and occasionally dense. Overall, it is a thought-provoking yet challenging read.

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Who Should Read The Book and the Brotherhood?

Readers who enjoy philosophical and intellectual explorations of friendship and politics will appreciate The Book and the Brotherhood by Iris Murdoch. Fans of Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov and Forster's Howards End may find similar appeal in its deep character studies and moral questions.

Book Details
Pages

608

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1980s

Publication Year

1987

Publisher

Penguin Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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