A Death in Summer by Benjamin Black, John Banville

A Death in Summer

Quirke #4

Benjamin Black, John Banville

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

320 pages | first published 2011

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One of The Chicago Tribune's Best Reads of 2011One of Dublin's most powerful men meets a violent end— and an acknowledged master of crime fiction delivers his most gripping novel yetOn a sweltering summer afternoon, newspaper tycoon Richard Jewell...
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Summary of 67 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 75%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.35

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