The Book Of Evidence by John Banville
The Book Of Evidence

John Banville

219 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Description

Freddie Montgomery is a gentleman first and a murderer second. He committed two crimes - he stole a painting from a wealthy family friend and he killed a chambermaid who caught him in the act. Here he tells his story.

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Moods

dark 100%
challenging 50%
reflective 44%
mysterious 38%
tense 33%
emotional 27%
funny 22%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
sad 5%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 33%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 46%

Loveable characters?

No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.55

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