Fatherland by Robert Harris

Fatherland

Robert Harris

505 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 83%
tense 70%
mysterious 68%
adventurous 40%
challenging 31%
informative 21%
sad 18%
emotional 15%
reflective 13%
hopeful 2%
funny 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 65% | A mix: 26% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.84

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