Fowles's first published book is a compact thriller related in turn by each of the two characters -- a lower-class fellow who captures a pretty art student and holds her captive in a basement in the hope that she will eventually grow to know and love him, and his victim. Although it can be read as a mere thriller, the narrative encourages the reader to meditate on the differences between the privileged and elite (not only in terms of class and economics, but native talent and ability) and the masses, and what each may owe or offer to the other. | ||
Plot & Themes Time/era of story - 1960's-1970's Romance/Romance Problems Yes Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Lover is Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - Female Age: - 20's-30's Profession/status: How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 3 () Europe Yes European country: - England/UK Writing Style Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only - descript of kissing Amount of dialog - significantly more descript than dialog |