A review by laurahastoomanywips
My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was an emotional read. I had heard of the story of Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty and the escape line he had ran, but this fictionalised telling using interviews, memoirs and letters belonging to Hugh and his "choir" was just something else. The writing was the best I've read for a long time, with such beautifully detailed descriptions I really felt like I was watching it all play out. I look forward to reading the next in the series. With thanks to the author & the Pigeonhole for the opportunity.