Homeland by Fernando Aramburu

Homeland

Fernando Aramburu with Alfred MacAdam (Translator)

608 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Fernando Aramburu's internationally acclaimed novel evokes an unresolved history of violence, giving a fictional account of lives shattered by Basque terrorism even as it rekindles debate about truth and reconciliation. Lifetime friends become bit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,109 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 68%
sad 67%
informative 51%
dark 47%
challenging 31%
tense 26%
inspiring 11%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 38%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 31% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.22

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