Armadillo by William Boyd

Armadillo

William Boyd

384 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Lorimer Black - young, good-looking, but with a somewhat troubled expression - does not understand why his world is being torn apart, though he does know that for the most part it is made up of bluster and hypocrisy. His business, trying to keep i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews

Moods

funny 60%
mysterious 60%
reflective 60%
emotional 40%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.38

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