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holtoncaulfield's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
claudiaohare's review against another edition
4.0
a fantastic and vivid book, the genre of which i haven’t read before but is the type of film i enjoy so thought i’d give it a go.
eoin mcnamee has created such a lively and gritty atmosphere with the characters feeling as if they could step out of the page at any moment. i loved the introspective thoughts the characters have and how you work through their decision making, guilt and moral self-questioning.
at times, particularly with the descriptions of heather, mcnamee’s male gaze lingered for too long and there is a definite objectifying nature aimed towards women, however i am choosing to see this as a reflection of the 70s time period and the sleazy men portrayed in this book.
eoin mcnamee has created such a lively and gritty atmosphere with the characters feeling as if they could step out of the page at any moment. i loved the introspective thoughts the characters have and how you work through their decision making, guilt and moral self-questioning.
at times, particularly with the descriptions of heather, mcnamee’s male gaze lingered for too long and there is a definite objectifying nature aimed towards women, however i am choosing to see this as a reflection of the 70s time period and the sleazy men portrayed in this book.
greenblack's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
padraic_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
miles's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
pardonmywritings's review against another edition
3.0
The Resurrection Man is a mentally ill and ruthless Protestant killing civilians arbitrarily in 1970s Belfast.
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Mcnamee's debut doesn't have a hero or a resolution but his characters are aware that they are performing violence for the media. Even though I didn't enjoy this bleak novel, I found it's fragmented nature very clever.
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Is there such a thing as a 'good' or 'bad' book? Or should reading go beyond 'I liked it'?
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Mcnamee's debut doesn't have a hero or a resolution but his characters are aware that they are performing violence for the media. Even though I didn't enjoy this bleak novel, I found it's fragmented nature very clever.
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Is there such a thing as a 'good' or 'bad' book? Or should reading go beyond 'I liked it'?
alexandrajeler's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
arielkirst's review against another edition
3.0
It was an excellently written book, the character of Victor Kelly was terrifying. I found myself almost sympathizing with him despite his horrid deeds.