A review by roguecoyote
Fatherland by Robert Harris

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

The main character is definitely an authorial self insert and the characterization feels very dated to the era it was written, but... I have to admit it was a lot of fun to read and I was hooked by the suspense. A bit like potato chips for the brain.