De zee, de zee

The novel delves deeply into questions of morality and perception. I'm curious how much of Murdoch's philosophical ideas shaped the characters' inner conflicts.

His introspections are so detailed that I wondered if that made him more human or just overly self-critical. What was your take on his character development?

The setting feels almost like a character itself, reflecting the protagonist's inner turmoil. Did the author draw from personal experiences or literary traditions?