Guests of the Nation by Frank O'Connor

Guests of the Nation

Frank O'Connor

199 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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This collection of stories centers on the theme of the Irish Revolution. O'Connor is concerned with the way in which war imposes a false and cruel ethic on people, ruthlessly destroying human relationships. The title story has been widely acknowle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 66%
dark 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
tense 33%
mysterious 16%

Pace

fast 57%
slow 28%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 25% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.02

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