The Poor Mouth by Flann O'Brien

The Poor Mouth

Flann O'Brien

128 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

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Description

Flann O'Brien's gloriously wicked satire of the traditional Irish peasant novel, The Poor Mouth tells the shamelessly ironic story of Bonaparte O'Coonassa, born in the West of Ireland 'on a terrible winter's night'. A hymn to the world of potatoes...

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Community Reviews Summary of 203 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 60%
adventurous 20%
dark 20%
reflective 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
mysterious 10%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.89

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