209 pages • first pub 1989 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 2824271837
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
John Banville's stunning powers of mimicry are brilliantly on display in this engrossing novel, the darkly compelling confession of an improbable murderer. Freddie Montgomery is a highly cultured man, a husband and father living the life of a diss...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
challenging 44%
mysterious 44%
reflective 44%
funny 22%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
Pace
slow 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Murder, Alcoholism, Physical abuse209 pages • first pub 1989 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 2824271837
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
John Banville's stunning powers of mimicry are brilliantly on display in this engrossing novel, the darkly compelling confession of an improbable murderer. Freddie Montgomery is a highly cultured man, a husband and father living the life of a diss...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
challenging 44%
mysterious 44%
reflective 44%
funny 22%
tense 22%
emotional 11%
Pace
slow 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Alcoholism, Physical abuse