The Portrait by Iain Pears

The Portrait

Iain Pears

211 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction art historical mystery mysterious slow-paced
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An art critic journeys to a remote island off Brittany to sit for a portrait painted by an old friend, a gifted but tormented artist living in self-imposed exile. The painter recalls their years of friendship, the gift of the critic's patronage, a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
informative 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.46

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