My Father's House
My Father's House
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Italian LiteratureVatican City • 1940s
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World History2023
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor is a historical novel set during World War II. It follows an Irish priest as he aids people in escaping from Nazi-occupied Rome. The story intertwines themes of courage, faith, and resilience within a tense wartime atmosphere.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Gritty
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor has been praised for its rich historical detail and engaging narrative set in WWII Italy. Readers appreciate the compelling characters and intricate plotting. However, some find the pacing uneven in parts. Overall, it is a captivating blend of history and fiction, illustrating moral complexity and courage.
Who Should Read My Father's House?
A reader who enjoys My Father's House by Joseph O'Connor likely appreciates historical fiction rich in character depth and moral complexity. Similar to fans of All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, they seek narratives set during WWII that blend tension, intricacy, and emotional resonance.
13,679 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
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Horror & Suspense•
Italian LiteratureVatican City • 1940s
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World History2023
Adult
18+ years
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