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Engleby by Sebastian Faulks

thomasinmunro's review against another edition

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challenging dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

megbriers's review against another edition

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dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

cambridge set and full of philosophy of science thoughts, pretty much all I can ask out of a free book from a box on my favourite street in town

wren_a's review against another edition

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2.0

Dnf. I started this one on the recommendation of a friend but I just disliked the main character too much to be engaged by it. I might go back to it sometime.

dhughes10's review against another edition

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challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

thaliagavin's review against another edition

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dark

4.0

terese_utan_h's review against another edition

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dark reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

lpats82's review against another edition

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dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A complex tale of mental health and its consequences which divides your allegiance between the law and human compassion. The narrative is best absorbed in larger sections - reading in a dip-in, dip-out fashion is less rewarding. 
Beautifully written, as can be anticipated from Faulks.
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toomi_p's review

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dark tense fast-paced

4.0

sharong's review against another edition

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5.0

Outstanding. The best book I've read in a long time.

michelle_coenen's review

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dark emotional funny medium-paced

2.0