Under the Net
by Iris Murdoch
Under the Net by Iris Murdoch holds a well received rating of 3.76 out of 5, based on 9.5K reader ratings. First published in 1954. The book spans 252 pages.
About Under the Net
Jake Donaghue, garrulous artist, meets Hugo Belfounder, silent philosopher.Jake, hack writer and sponger, now penniless flat-hunter, seeks out an old girlfriend, Anna Quentin, and her glamorous actress sister, Sadie. He resumes acquaintance with formidable Hugo, whose ‘philosophy’ he once presumptuously dared to interpret. These meetings involve Jake and his eccentric servant-companion, Finn, in a series of adventures that include the kidnapping of a film-star dog, and a political riot in a film-set of ancient Rome. Jake, fascinated, longs to learn Hugo’s secret. Perhaps Hugo’s secret is Hugo himself? Admonished, enlightened, Jake hopes at last to become a real writer.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Iris Murdoch |
| Published | 1954 |
| Pages | 252 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 3.76 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,506 |
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What genre is Under the Net?
Under the Net is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Philosophy. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Under the Net worth reading?
Based on 9.5K reader ratings, Under the Net has an average score of 3.76 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Under the Net?
Under the Net has 252 pages.
Who wrote Under the Net?
Under the Net was written by Iris Murdoch. It was first published in 1954.
What is the ISBN for Under the Net?
The ISBN-13 for Under the Net is 9780140014460.0.
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