I Saw a Man: A Novel by Owen Sheers

I Saw a Man: A Novel

Owen Sheers

272 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary crime literary reflective slow-paced

Description

An utterly stunning novel of love, loss, the insidious nature of secrets, and the transformative power of words. I Saw a Man fulfills the promise of Owen Sheers's acclaimed novel, Resistance. When journalist Caroline Marshall dies while on assignm...

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Community Reviews Summary of 261 reviews

Moods

dark 72%
mysterious 63%
sad 54%
emotional 36%
reflective 27%
tense 18%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 41%

Loveable characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.32

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