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One of my reading goals for this year is to read an Iris Murdoch. <i>The Sea, The Sea</i> seems to be her most lauded, but for Murdoch fans: is this your favorite, or the best place to start for a newby?
Dona Scott I loved The Sea,The Sea! My absolute favorite. I was very much engaged with the characters and found myself shouting at Charles. A magnificent book wh…moreI loved The Sea,The Sea! My absolute favorite. I was very much engaged with the characters and found myself shouting at Charles. A magnificent book which I highly recommend. That said, I’m a huge Iris Murdoch fan and have enjoyed all her novels. (less)
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