On Canaan's Side by Sebastian Barry

On Canaan's Side

Dunne Family #4

Sebastian Barry

269 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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On Canaan's Side by Sebastian Barry is a poignant and introspective novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate literary fiction, historical depth, and character-driven stories that explore the complexities of family, love, and the human experience.

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Told in the first person, "On Canaan's Side" is at once epic and intimate. Spanning nearly seven decades, from the Great Depression through World War II to the Vietnam War, it is the heartbreaking story of a woman whose capability to love is enorm...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 343 reviews

Moods

sad: 88%

emotional: 76%

reflective: 76%

dark: 23%

challenging: 17%

mysterious: 11%

adventurous: 5%

inspiring: 5%

tense: 5%


Pace

68% of readers chose medium
31% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
53% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

41% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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