Guests of the Nation by Frank O'Connor

Guests of the Nation

Frank O'Connor

199 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

This collection of stories centers on the theme of the Irish Revolution. O'Connor is concerned with the way in which war imposes a false and cruel ethic on people, ruthlessly destroying human relationships. The title story has been widely acknowle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

Average rating

4.03

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