Crimes of the Father by Thomas Keneally

Crimes of the Father

Thomas Keneally

352 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction crime historical dark slow-paced
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From one of our greatest living writers comes a "powerful story" (New York Post) about sin cloaked in sacrament, shame that enforces silence, and the courage of one priest who dares to speak the truth. Sent away from his native Australia to Canada...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.74

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