The Steward of Christendom by Sebastian Barry

The Steward of Christendom

Dunne Family #1

Sebastian Barry

65 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical play reflective slow-paced
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Set in the county home in Baltinglass, Co. Dublin, in about 1932, The Steward of Christendom sees Lear-like Thomas Dunne, ex-Chief Superintendent of the Dublin Metropolitan Police, trying to break free of history and himself.The Steward of Christe...

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Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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