Shroud by John Banville

416 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction literary reflective slow-paced
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Axel Vander, distinguished intellectual and elderly academic, is not the man he seems. When a letter arrives out of the blue, threatening to unveil his secrets – and carefully concealed identity – Vander travels to Turin to meet its author. The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
emotional 66%
mysterious 66%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%

Average rating

3.36

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