Fifth Business by Robertson Davies

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fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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Ramsay is a man twice born, a man who has returned from the hell of the battle-grave at Passchendaele in World War I decorated with the Victoria Cross, and destined to be caught in a no-man's-land where memory, history and myth collide. As Ramsay ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,912 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
mysterious 44%
dark 36%
adventurous 29%
emotional 24%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
sad 15%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 42%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.89

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