Birchwood by John Banville

Birchwood

John Banville

176 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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Once the big house on an Irish estate, Birchwood has turned into a baroque madhouse for its ruined inhabitants. One disaster succeeds another, until young Gabriel Godkin runs away to join a travelling circus and look for his long-lost twin sister....

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.78

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