Silverview by John le Carré

Silverview

John le Carré

250 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

Julian Lawndsley has renounced his high-flying job in the City for a simpler life running a bookshop in a small English seaside town. But after only a couple of months into his new career, Edward, a Polish émigré, shows up at his door with a very ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 920 reviews

Moods

mysterious 87%
reflective 37%
adventurous 29%
tense 29%
challenging 18%
dark 17%
emotional 12%
sad 11%
informative 7%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 34%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.48

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