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192 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140092554
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 September 1991
Description
Moran is an old Republican whose life was forever transformed by his days of glory as a guerilla leader in the War of Independence. Now, in old age, living out in the country, Moran is still fighting - with his family, his friends, even himself - ...
Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews
Moods
sad 64%
emotional 55%
tense 44%
dark 35%
challenging 17%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Abandonment, Alcohol, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, War
192 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140092554
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 September 1991
Description
Moran is an old Republican whose life was forever transformed by his days of glory as a guerilla leader in the War of Independence. Now, in old age, living out in the country, Moran is still fighting - with his family, his friends, even himself - ...
Community Reviews Summary of 349 reviews
Moods
sad 64%
emotional 55%
tense 44%
dark 35%
challenging 17%
mysterious 8%
hopeful 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Abandonment, Alcohol, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, War