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Literary Fiction · MelancholicA father and a family in the Irish countryside
Amongst Women
See it on Amazon1990Moderate readSlow pace
What it is about
Moran, an Irish republican veteran, rules his family at home. McGahern’s 1990 novel is a quiet study of power.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Family · Ireland · Fatherhood
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About the author
John McGahern1 book on Tori BooksSimilar books
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