Reviews tagging 'Murder'

The Book of Evidence by John Banville

2 reviews

carmentxx's review against another edition

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challenging dark tense slow-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

1.5

i’m not joking, this is one of the worst books i’ve ever read. i didn’t even fully read it but it was so painful to read i’m gonna give myself the satisfaction. the narrator is so annoying, the book is so boring, how do you even make a runaway theft and murder boring??? god. the narrator is insufferable. i hate him and i hate this book. 
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rwims'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

3.75

Well written and disturbing novel told from the perspective of Freddie a unpredictable man who has unravelled piece by piece and commited crimes up to and including murder. Told from the main character opinion while awaiting trial 
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