A Long Long Way by Sebastian Barry

A Long Long Way

Dunne Family #3

Sebastian Barry

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced

292 pages | first published 2005

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Praised as a "master storyteller" (The Wall Street Journal) and hailed for his "flawless use of language" (Boston Herald), Irish author and playwright Sebastian Barry has created a powerful new novel about divided loyalties and the realities of wa...
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Summary of 303 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
dark 72%
emotional 72%
reflective 72%
challenging 36%
informative 36%
tense 36%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 9%
hopeful 9%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.96

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