The Temporary Gentleman by Sebastian Barry

The Temporary Gentleman

McNulty Family

Sebastian Barry

320 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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A stunning return from the prize-winning and best-selling author of The Secret ScriptureJack McNulty is a 'temporary gentleman', an Irishman whose commission in the British army in the Second World War was never permanent. In 1957, sitting in his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 75%
sad 58%
dark 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.79

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