Armadillo by William Boyd

Armadillo

William Boyd

352 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

From the award-winning author of A Good Man Africa and An Ice-Cream War comes Armadillo, a brilliant satirical noir set in contemporary London. To his colleagues, Lorimer Black, the handsome, mild-mannered insurance adjuster rising through the ran...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 50%
emotional 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.41

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