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Shannon (2009)

by Frank Delaney(Favorite Author)

3.86 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1400065259 (ISBN13: 9781400065257)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Random House

review 1: “Shannon” by Frank Delaney is unlike his other novels of Ireland. Even though it still takes place in Ireland and features the River Shannon as an important backdrop, it is less about the country and the land as it is truly the fictional account of one man’s personal journey to recover from post-traumatic stress disorder. As such a story, it is very interesting reading, as it weaves together Robert Shannon’s, the main character’s, experiences in Ireland tracing his family history and his experiences in France as a marine Chaplain during World War I. Underlying Robert’s journey of self-discovery is the mystery of corruption within the Boston Archdiocese, which triggered a relapse in Robert’s recovery after the war. Overall, “Shannon” is a more personal... more and suspenseful story than Delaney’s other tales of Ireland, but is a satisfying read nonetheless.
review 2: This is about a young WWI chaplain who has left the war with post traumatic stress disorder. His superior wants him healed and sends him on a soul searching adventure along the shores of the river Shannon in Ireland. Unbeknownst to the superior he sent the chaplain into danger as Ireland is heading into civil war. On his journey the chaplain finds a nurse from his time during the war and together they work to heal the chaplain. Their is also a side story of the corruption of the Archdiocese of Boston. The ending of the story is very exciting as the two stories collide and the reader is unsure if the characters that are so easily liked will survive. It is an interesting story and the author does an amazing job of bringing the landscape of Ireland to life. less

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