kari13's review against another edition
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
paulahe's review against another edition
4.0
A really interesting story about a nurse in Dublin in 1918 during a flu pandemic. Great character descriptions. This was written pre-covid which made it quite wierd!
cels's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
smallwifery's review against another edition
5.0
what do i like in a book, you ask? lesbians, the first world war, pregnant women, babies, gentle shell-shocked men, medical history, siblings, ireland? here, said emma donoghue. here, this is for you.
laurajk's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.5
abbspain's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
reneereads's review against another edition
dark
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
coatsie's review against another edition
5.0
Shines with loss, love and life
Following the exhausting life of Nurse Julia Power in a maternity/fever ward (pregnant mothers sick with the Flu) over three long days - short in time, long in feeling. Such strong character development to know and care about these characters as they interact and struggle with the post World War I pandemic, lack of supplies and never enough hands. Volunteer helper Bridie Sweeney is such a fantastic character and enhances Julia's character as well.
Loved it.
(Also posted on 49th Shelf)
Following the exhausting life of Nurse Julia Power in a maternity/fever ward (pregnant mothers sick with the Flu) over three long days - short in time, long in feeling. Such strong character development to know and care about these characters as they interact and struggle with the post World War I pandemic, lack of supplies and never enough hands. Volunteer helper Bridie Sweeney is such a fantastic character and enhances Julia's character as well.
Loved it.
(Also posted on 49th Shelf)
erinmandel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Putting this book down is like waking up from an intense dream. Beautifully written. All the details make it as if you’re right there in the room with Julia, Bridie and their patients. This is one to remember.
The missing quotation marks did not put me off in the slightest. If anything, it made it all the more immersive.
The missing quotation marks did not put me off in the slightest. If anything, it made it all the more immersive.