Guests of the Nation
Guests of the Nation
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1931
Book Brief
20
Short Story • Fiction
1931
Adult
16-18 years
Reviews & Readership
360 ratings
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Review Roundup
Frank O'Connor's Guests of the Nation garners praise for its poignant exploration of human connection amid conflict. Critics commend O'Connor's masterful prose and deep character development. However, some note its slow pacing and ambiguous ending as potential drawbacks. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant read.
Who Should Read Guests of the Nation?
Fans of poignant war narratives and short stories will appreciate Frank O'Connor's Guests of the Nation. Similar to Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried and Ernest Hemingway's In Our Time, the work resonates with readers drawn to tales of moral complexity, human connection, and the personal impacts of conflict.
360 ratings
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20
Short Story • Fiction
1931
Adult
16-18 years
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