The Ante-Room by Kate O'Brien

The Ante-Room

Kate O'Brien

277 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective medium-paced
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Ireland, 1880 and a prosperous, provincial family observes the three great autumnal feasts of the Church. As Teresa Mulqueen lies dying, her family gather round her and beneath this drama another, no less poignant, unfolds. Unmarried daughter Agne...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
funny 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.3

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