Copernico by John Banville

480 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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When Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) proved that the earth was not the center of the universe, man's conception of his cosmos and his God broke down. That shattering situation, with the great astronomer at its hub, and the toll it took on him, his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.58

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