Homeland by Fernando Aramburu

Homeland

Fernando Aramburu with Alfred MacAdam (Translator)

608 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Fernando Aramburu's internationally acclaimed novel evokes an unresolved history of violence, giving a fictional account of lives shattered by Basque terrorism even as it rekindles debate about truth and reconciliation. Lifetime friends become bit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 946 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
sad 73%
reflective 64%
dark 45%
informative 43%
challenging 30%
tense 22%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%
funny 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 38%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.21

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