House of Splendid Isolation by Edna O'Brien

House of Splendid Isolation

Edna O'Brien

232 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction reflective slow-paced

Description

Book Description Publication Date: April 1, 1998 The author of A Fanatic Heart offers a timely novel that looks into the mind and heart of contemporary Ireland as an escaped IRA operative takes refuge in an abandoned house--until the occupant unex...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
dark 80%
emotional 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 20%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.78

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