A Long Long Way by Sebastian Barry

A Long Long Way

Dunne Family #3

Sebastian Barry

292 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Irish author and playwright Sebastian Barry has created a powerful new novel about divided loyalties and the realities of war.In 1914, Willie Dunne, barely eighteen years old, leaves behind Dublin, his family, and the girl he plans to marry in ord...

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Community Reviews Summary of 451 reviews

Moods

sad 88%
emotional 76%
dark 69%
reflective 65%
tense 34%
challenging 30%
informative 23%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 38%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 17%

Average rating

3.98

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