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In Iris Murdoch's 1954 debut novel, Jake Donaghue is an engaging young writer. In his overintellectualized angst, Jake details a convoluted romantic impossibility — he loves Anna, who loves Hugo, who loves Sadie, who loves Jake. His betrayal of his best friend's trust, his emotional... read more
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WHEN I saw Finn waiting for me at the corner of the street I knew at once that something had gone wrong.
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This is book 95 of 93 in Modern Library's 100 Best Novels: The Board's List. (authoritative list)
This book is in TIME Magazine Top 100 English-Language Novels. (community list)
This is book 509 of 1286 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)
This is book 190 of 213 in Best English-Language Fiction of the 20th Century. (authoritative list)
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- Iris Murdoch (Author)
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Original Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Country: England
Publication Date: 1954
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 253
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Country: England
Publication Date: 1954
ISBN: Add the ISBN.
Page Count: 253
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- Dewey: 823.914
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