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How do you rate this book re other Murdoch tales?

David Johannesen I've read all Iris Murdoch's novels, starting with "The Nice and the Good" (1968) and believe this beloved Oxford philosopher to be the greatest woman…moreI've read all Iris Murdoch's novels, starting with "The Nice and the Good" (1968) and believe this beloved Oxford philosopher to be the greatest woman writer of the era alongside Isabel Allende and Louise Erdrich. Her varied, intricate characterizations alongside taut narrative are sublime story-telling; "One should do simple separated things. Don't imagine you are that big complicated psychological buzz that travels around with you. Above all don't feel guilt or worry about doing right. That's all flummery."(less)

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