What is John Banville best known for?

John Banville is best known for The Sea, published in 2005 with 38 ratings and a 3.4 average. It is the most-rated of John Banville's books on SansFiction.

How many books has John Banville written?

SansFiction lists 5 books by John Banville, published between 1982 and 2005. The most popular are The Sea, The Book of Evidence, The Untouchable, The Newton Letter and The Old Devils.

Which John Banville book should I read first?

The Sea is the usual place to start: it is John Banville's most-rated book here, with a 3.4 average.

What genres does John Banville write?

John Banville's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics, Fiction, History and Biography.

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Books on SansFiction: 5
Published: 1982–2005
Average rating: 3.6 / 5 across 54 ratings
Genres: Classics, Fiction, History, Biography

Start here: The Sea (2005)

BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An “extraordinary meditation on mortality, grief, death, childhood and memory" (USA Today) about a middle-aged Irishman who has gone back to the seaside to grieve the loss of his wife.

Common questions about John Banville

What is John Banville best known for?: John Banville is best known for The Sea, published in 2005 with 38 ratings and a 3.4 average. It is the most-rated of John Banville's books on SansFiction.
How many books has John Banville written?: SansFiction lists 5 books by John Banville, published between 1982 and 2005. The most popular are The Sea, The Book of Evidence, The Untouchable, The Newton Letter and The Old Devils.
Which John Banville book should I read first?: The Sea is the usual place to start: it is John Banville's most-rated book here, with a 3.4 average.
What genres does John Banville write?: John Banville's books on SansFiction are tagged Classics, Fiction, History and Biography.

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