Amongst Women by John McGahern

Amongst Women

John McGahern

192 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Moran is an old Republican whose life was forever transformed by his days of glory as a guerilla leader in the War of Independence. Now, in old age, living out in the country, Moran is still fighting - with his family, his friends, even himself - ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
sad 64%
tense 41%
dark 35%
emotional 35%
mysterious 17%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 43% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.71

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