Doctor Copernicus by John Banville

256 pages first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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The work of Nicholas Koppernigk, better known as Copernicus, shattered the medieval view of the universe and led to the formulation of the image of the solar system we know today. Here his life is powerfully evoked in a novel that offers a vivid p...

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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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