Half a Hero by Antonio Hope (1967)

Name: Half a Hero
Author: Antonio Hope

Half a Hero by Antonio Muñoz Molina is a novel that explores the complexities of identity and morality through the story of a man who is struggling to come to terms with his past. The protagonist, Carlos, is a former political prisoner who has been released from prison after serving a long sentence for a crime he did not commit. As he tries to rebuild his life and find a sense of purpose, he becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about his past and the events that led to his imprisonment. Through Carlos's journey, the novel raises important questions about the nature of justice, the impact of political ideology on individual lives, and the power of storytelling to shape our understanding of the world. The book is a thought-provoking and timely exploration of the human experience, and it is sure to resonate with readers who are interested in themes of identity, morality, and social justice.

By Antonio Hope · First published 1967 · Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action · 30 chapters · 81,224 words

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In the garden the question was settled without serious difference of opinion. If Sir Robert Perry really could not go on -- and Lady Eynesford was by no means prepared to concede even that -- then Mr. Puttock, _bourgeois_ as he was, or Mr. Coxon, conceited and priggish though he might be, must come in. At any rate, the one indisputable fact was the impossibility of Mr. Medland: this was, to Lady Eynesford's mind, axiomatic, and, in the safe privacy of her family circle (for Miss Scaife counted as one of the family, and Captain Heseltine and Mr. Flemyng did not count at all), she went so far as to declare that, let the Governor do as he would (in the inconceivable case of his being so foolish as to do anything of the kind), she at least would not receive Mr. Medland. Having launched this hypothetical thunderbolt, she asked Alicia Derosne to give her another cup of tea. Alicia poured out the tea, handed it to her sister-in-law, and asked,

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Work type: Novel
Author: Antonio Hope
Date: 1967 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action, Romance, Coming-of- Age
Length: 81,224 words
Structure: 30 chapters, 2,207 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The protagonist often embarks on suspense-filled quests, giving the work an adventure character.
Fantasy — The story integrates magical, supernatural elements typical to the fantasy genre.
Action — Due to the frequent sequences of energetic physical activities, action could be considered one of the core genres.
Romance — Though not the main focus of the book, the narrative features a romantic subplot.