A review by bengthesnowball
The Book of Evidence, by John Banville
dark
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
2.5
I do not think this is a bad book but it is one that I strongly disliked reading and I’m reviewing on the back of that.
It is essence the testimony of an egotistical narcissist after his arrest for murder and a retelling of his life from his point of view. It reminds me in parts of Lolita, The Catcher in the Rte and I imagine at least partially inspired the Goldfinch.
As you can expect the main character is incredibly unlikeable and that is the point but I also found him boring and just could never spark an interest in the story he was telling as a result.
I do not think this is a bad book but it is one that I strongly disliked reading and I’m reviewing on the back of that.
It is essence the testimony of an egotistical narcissist after his arrest for murder and a retelling of his life from his point of view. It reminds me in parts of Lolita, The Catcher in the Rte and I imagine at least partially inspired the Goldfinch.
As you can expect the main character is incredibly unlikeable and that is the point but I also found him boring and just could never spark an interest in the story he was telling as a result.