Fifth Business by Robertson Davies

257 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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In which David Staunton, the son of the deceased tycoon Boy Staunton, seeks psychoanalytical help in Zurich to help resolve the mystery of his father's death and investigate whether or not Dunstan Ramsay might be his real father.

Community Reviews

3.89
based on 2,146 reviews

Moods

reflective: 81%

mysterious: 41%

dark: 33%

adventurous: 29%

emotional: 23%

funny: 20%

challenging: 19%

sad: 15%

inspiring: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

informative: 4%

hopeful: 2%

relaxing: 2%

tense: 2%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
47% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
22% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

62% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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