Country by Michael Hughes

Country

Michael Hughes

352 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective fast-paced
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A vivid and brutal reimagining of Homer's Iliad, set in the Troubles of the late twentieth-century.That was the start of it. A terrible business altogether. Oh, it was all kept off the news, for the sake of the talks and the ceasefire. But them th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 62%
tense 50%
emotional 25%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 33%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.95

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