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noranectar's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
redheadreader73's review against another edition
5.0
I’m still pondering whether the ending was serene or incredibly sad! The pros just draw you in. It’s incredibly readable and before you know it you’ve pulled up a stool and are metaphorically sat at the bar with Maurice, savouring his whiskey and understanding his viewpoints on life. A must read!
rach_kelly13's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mcrow89's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
teddynarwal's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jaclyncrupi's review against another edition
3.0
A quintessentially Irish novel though it shares a sensibility with Swift’s LAST ORDERS. Octogenarian and curmudgeon Maurice raises a glass to five family members recalling stories of their shared past. The book feels like a play in many ways and the monologue/soliloquy style allows for a thorough look at grief, loneliness and regret. He’s a character you will hold dear as you sit at the bar with him for one last whiskey.
loislois's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
cindyshirld's review against another edition
3.0
Very sad ending but I can appreciate the kind of love he has for his wife and barely living when she's gone. I can just imagine how his son would feel in that situation though and I don't think he deserve it, no matter what kind of messages he left for him. Still wouldn't soften the blow.
mattthew's review against another edition
4.0
Reminded me of my grandparents a lot. A heavy dose of nostalgia that I wasn’t ready for - grabbed me by the heart strings and played a few chords.