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The Silver Swan by Benjamin Black, John Banville

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Dark, compelling, beautifully written. Warning: lots of racist and homophobic terms used by the characters - probably accurate for the 1950s setting but a bit jarring.

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