The Blue Afternoon by William Boyd

The Blue Afternoon

William Boyd

367 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Boyd, the author of A Good Man in Africa and Brazzaville Beach, here gives us something entirely new, part suspense, part romance, all grand storytelling.A young woman, waylaid by an old man who claims to be her father, hears his story of corrupti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

mysterious 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.24

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