Holy Orders by Benjamin Black, John Banville

304 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious sad slow-paced
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She looked at him and smiled sadly. You've lived too long among the dead, Quirke, she said.He nodded. Yes, I suppose I have. She was not the first one to have told him that, and she would not be the last.1950s Dublin. When a body is found in the c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
dark 83%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
emotional 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.68

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