The Emperor of Ice Cream
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1965
1
Poem • Fiction
1965
Adult
18+ years
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The Emperor of Ice Cream by Brian Moore presents a poignant coming-of-age story set in World War II-era Belfast. Reviews commend Moore's evocative prose and complex character development. However, some criticize the novel’s slow pacing. Overall, it is praised for its emotional depth and historical context, despite occasional narrative lulls.
Readers who enjoy A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce or The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger will appreciate The Emperor of Ice Cream by Brian Moore for its introspective coming-of-age narrative set against a backdrop of cultural and personal upheaval.
187 ratings
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1
Poem • Fiction
1965
Adult
18+ years
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