Fatherland by Robert Harris

Fatherland

Robert Harris

380 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical thriller mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

It is twenty years after Nazi Germany's triumphant victory in World War II and the entire country is preparing for the grand celebration of the Führer's seventy-fifth birthday, as well as the imminent peacemaking visit from President Kennedy.Meanw...

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Moods

dark 73%
tense 71%
mysterious 69%
adventurous 46%
challenging 34%
informative 15%
sad 15%
emotional 7%
reflective 7%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 25%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 68% | A mix: 26% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.82

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