Engleby by Sebastian Faulks

352 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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Mike Engleby says things that others dare not even think.When the novel opens in the 1970s, he is a university student, having survived a 'traditional' school. A man devoid of scruple or self-pity, Engleby provides a disarmingly frank account of E...

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Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
mysterious 51%
challenging 48%
reflective 48%
tense 33%
sad 18%
emotional 12%
funny 12%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 45%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 40% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.6

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