My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor

My Father's House

The Rome Escape Line Trilogy #1

Joseph O'Connor

288 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction historical literary thriller hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced
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When the Nazis take Rome, thousands go into hiding.One priest will risk everything to save them.September 1943: German forces occupy Rome. SS officer Paul Hauptmann rules with terror. The war's outcome is far from certain.An Irish priest, Hugh O'F...

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Community Reviews Summary of 207 reviews

Moods

tense 71%
emotional 66%
adventurous 56%
dark 49%
inspiring 47%
informative 41%
reflective 38%
challenging 35%
sad 32%
hopeful 24%
mysterious 16%
funny 6%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 18%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 11% | Character: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1%

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3.96

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