A Meeting by the River by Christopher Isherwood

A Meeting by the River

Christopher Isherwood

192 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ reflective medium-paced
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Breaking a long silence, Oliver, a young Englishman, writes to his elder brother, Patrick. Oliver, the idealistic younger brother is living in a Hindu monastery and has decided to take his final monastic vows. Patrick, a successful, long-married p...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 149 reviews

Moods

reflective: 85%

emotional: 80%

adventurous: 35%

funny: 20%

challenging: 15%

lighthearted: 15%

tense: 15%

hopeful: 10%

inspiring: 10%

mysterious: 10%

informative: 5%

sad: 5%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
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medium
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Plot or character driven?

14% of readers chose A mix
85% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

66% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
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Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

88% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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