The Singularities by John Banville

The Singularities

John Banville

320 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
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A man with a borrowed name steps from a flashy red sportscar--also borrowed--onto the estate of his youth. But all is not as it seems. There is a new family living in the drafty old house: the Godleys, descendants of the late, world-famous scient...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
mysterious 57%
reflective 57%
dark 23%
sad 23%
funny 19%
tense 9%
emotional 4%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

2.98

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