The New Confessions by William Boyd

The New Confessions

William Boyd

480 pages first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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In this extraordinary novel, William Boyd presents the autobiography of John James Todd, whose uncanny and exhilarating life as one of the most unappreciated geniuses of the twentieth century is equal parts Laurence Stern, Charles Dickens, Roberts...

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Community Reviews Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 75%
adventurous 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.77

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