In the Name of the Father by Peter Sherwood, Balla, Julia Sherwood

In the Name of the Father

Peter Sherwood, Balla, Julia Sherwood

144 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

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Balla is often described as “the Slovak Kafka” for his depictions of the absurd and the mundane. In the Name of the Father features a nameless narrator reflecting on his life, looking for someone else to blame for his failed relationship with his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 66%
sad 66%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

4.07

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