195 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400097029
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 15 August 2006
Description
In this luminous new novel about love, loss, and the unpredictable power of memory, John Banville introduces us to Max Morden, a middle-aged Irishman who has gone back to the seaside town where he spent his summer holidays as a child to cope with ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,383 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 60%
dark 41%
mysterious 31%
challenging 28%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, CancerModerate
Toxic relationship, Addiction, Animal crueltyMinor
Cursing, Fatphobia, Incest
195 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400097029
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 15 August 2006
Description
In this luminous new novel about love, loss, and the unpredictable power of memory, John Banville introduces us to Max Morden, a middle-aged Irishman who has gone back to the seaside town where he spent his summer holidays as a child to cope with ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,383 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
sad 60%
dark 41%
mysterious 31%
challenging 28%
tense 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
inspiring 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 13% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, CancerModerate
Toxic relationship, Addiction, Animal crueltyMinor
Cursing, Fatphobia, Incest