The Book of Evidence by John Banville
The Book of Evidence

John Banville

224 pages first pub 1989 (view editions)

fiction mystery dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
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The Book of Evidence by John Banville is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, psychologically dense narratives exploring the moral ambiguities of crime through the lens of a deeply flawed, articulate protagonist.

Community Reviews

3.48
based on 513 reviews

Moods

dark: 96%

reflective: 50%

challenging: 46%

mysterious: 33%

tense: 30%

emotional: 23%

funny: 20%

sad: 13%

adventurous: 6%

informative: 3%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
72% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

3% of readers chose Complicated
96% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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