The Barracks by John McGahern

The Barracks

John McGahern

232 pages first pub 1963 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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One of the preeminent Irish writers of our time, John McGahern has captivated readers with such poignant and heart-wrenching novels as Amongst Women and The Dark. Moving between tragedy and savage comedy, desperation and joy, McGahern’s first nove...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.59

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