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Arthur & George

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Fiction Historical Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller Fiction

by Julian Barnes

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3.70 (10.1K ratings)
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description 445 pages

Arthur & George by Julian Barnes holds a well received rating of 3.70 out of 5, based on 10.1K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 445 pages.

About Arthur & George

As boys, George, the son of a Midlands vicar, and Arthur, living in shabby genteel Edinburgh, find themselves in a vast and complex world at the heart of the British Empire. Years later—one struggling with his identity in a world hostile to his ancestry, the other creating the world’s most famous detective while in love with a woman who is not his wife–their fates become inextricably connected.In Arthur & George, Julian Barnes explores the grand tapestry of late-Victorian Britain to create his most intriguing and engrossing novel yet.

Detail Value
Author Julian Barnes
Published 2005
Pages 445
Genres Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction
Average Rating 3.70 / 5.00
Total Ratings 10,131

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.7
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10.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.70, Arthur & George is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.70
This Book
3.99
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Arthur & George?

Arthur & George is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Arthur & George worth reading?

Based on 10.1K reader ratings, Arthur & George has an average score of 3.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Arthur & George?

Arthur & George has 445 pages.

Who wrote Arthur & George?

Arthur & George was written by Julian Barnes. It was first published in 2005.

What is the ISBN for Arthur & George?

The ISBN-13 for Arthur & George is 9781400097040.0.

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