fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional sad slow-paced

259 pages | first published 2016

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Thomas McNulty, aged barely seventeen and having fled the Great Famine in Ireland, signs up for the U.S. Army in the 1850s. With his brother in arms, John Cole, Thomas goes on to fight in the Indian Wars—against the Sioux and the Yurok—and, ultima...
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Summary of 1541 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
reflective 52%
dark 51%
adventurous 47%
sad 46%
challenging 37%
tense 25%
hopeful 14%
informative 10%
inspiring 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 36%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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