My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor

My Father's House

The Rome Escape Line Trilogy #1

Joseph O'Connor

288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary thriller hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
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When the Nazis take Rome, thousands go into hiding.One priest will risk everything to save them.September 1943: German forces occupy Rome. SS officer Paul Hauptmann rules with terror. The war's outcome is far from certain.An Irish priest, Hugh O'F...

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Community Reviews Summary of 206 reviews

Moods

tense 71%
emotional 65%
adventurous 55%
dark 48%
inspiring 46%
informative 40%
reflective 37%
challenging 35%
sad 31%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 17%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 18%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 74% | Plot: 12% | Character: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

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3.96

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