Iris Murdoch

' . . . lucid, insightful and well-documented. ' - David Herman, Modern Fiction Studies

' . . . [Nicol] offers a fresh and valuable perspective on many of [Murdoch' s ' retrospective fictions'] distinctive features. . . an interesting and lucid book about Murdoch' s narrators, a subject that has not had proper attention. . . ' - George Soule, The Iris Murdoch Newsletter

' Nicol' s is an important voice in Murdoch criticism, at first glance maverick, but essentially original and challenging, and it is very good to have his study with us, brought up-to-date. ' - Peter J. Conradi, author of the acclaimed official biography, Iris Murdoch: A Life

Reviews for the first edition:

' . . . lucid, insightful and well-documented' - David Herman, Modern Fiction Studies

' . . . [Nicol] offers a fresh and valuable perspective on many of [Murdoch' s ' retrospective fictions'] distinctive features. . . an interesting and lucid book about Murdoch' s narrators, a subject that has not had proper attention. . . ' - George Soule, The Iris Murdoch Newsletter