48 pages 1 hour read

Alice McDermott

Absolution

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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Reviews & Readership

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Alice McDermott’s Absolution is acclaimed for its poignant exploration of human frailty and moral complexities. Readers praise its evocative prose and well-developed characters. However, some critique its slow pacing. Overall, the book is lauded for its reflective depth, though it may not satisfy those seeking a fast-moving plot.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Absolution?

A reader who enjoys exploring profound themes of morality, redemption, and forgiveness in literary fiction would be captivated by Alice McDermott’s Absolution. Fans of Marilynne Robinson’s Gilead and Kent Haruf’s Plainsong would find similar emotional depth and character-driven storytelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Period
Vietnam War
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict