224 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375725296
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 February 2002
Description
In this deeply moving and original book, John Banville alloys mystery, fable, and ghost story with poignant psychological acuity to forge the riveting story of a man wary of the future, plagued by the past, and so uncertain in the present that he ...
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Moods
emotional 75%
sad 50%
dark 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 100%Average rating
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224 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375725296
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 February 2002
Description
In this deeply moving and original book, John Banville alloys mystery, fable, and ghost story with poignant psychological acuity to forge the riveting story of a man wary of the future, plagued by the past, and so uncertain in the present that he ...
Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
sad 50%
dark 25%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.