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318 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374533809
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 11 June 2013
Down There on a Visit by Christopher Isherwood is a intriguing and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate introspective and lyrical storytelling, particularly those interested in LGBTQ+ experiences, historical fiction, and the human condition, as it masterfully weaves together themes of identity, love, and resilience in the face of adversity.
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Bremen, 1928. The Greek Islands, 1932. London, 1938. California, 1940. Four portraits, four settings, four narrators all named Christopher Isherwood. Here are the postcards home from a spiritual tourist looking for a new mode of life as well as a ...
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Moods
reflective: 85%
funny: 57%
adventurous: 28%
dark: 28%
emotional: 28%
relaxing: 28%
sad: 28%
challenging: 14%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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318 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374533809
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 11 June 2013
Down There on a Visit by Christopher Isherwood is a intriguing and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate introspective and lyrical storytelling, particularly those interested in LGBTQ+ experiences, historical fiction, and the human condition, as it masterfully weaves together themes of identity, love, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Description
Bremen, 1928. The Greek Islands, 1932. London, 1938. California, 1940. Four portraits, four settings, four narrators all named Christopher Isherwood. Here are the postcards home from a spiritual tourist looking for a new mode of life as well as a ...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 85%
funny: 57%
adventurous: 28%
dark: 28%
emotional: 28%
relaxing: 28%
sad: 28%
challenging: 14%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?