The Birthday Present by Barbara Vine

The Birthday Present

Barbara Vine

323 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery emotional mysterious slow-paced
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A deft, insightful, and compulsively readable exploration of obsessive desire--and the dark twists of fate that can shake the lives of even those most insulated by privilege, sophistication, and power. Ivor Tesham is a handsome, single, young memb...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.34

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