Dunbar by Edward St Aubyn

244 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark funny reflective fast-paced
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‘I really did have an empire, you know,’ said Dunbar. ‘Have I ever told you the story of how it was stolen from me?’Henry Dunbar, the once all-powerful head of a global corporation, is not having a good day. In his dotage he handed over care of th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 344 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
sad 66%
reflective 55%
emotional 44%
tense 38%
challenging 22%
adventurous 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 72%
fast 22%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | Yes: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.26

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