ailarum's review against another edition
3.0
For the first time in my reading history I have to say that a book should've been longer. The story deals with a very interesting and important topic from Irish history, but it only ever skimmed the surface. I knew that this was a short story, rather than a full-length novel, so I didn't expect a full novel, but to me it felt like the book ended on a cliff-hanger, like the first part of a longer narrative, but no. In my opinion, the author just didn't succeed in making this part of the story strong enough to be able to stand on its own, which is very unfortunate.
hrc0307's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-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
3.0
kcmichelle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
toricameron0's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
4.25
ctpompei's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
marenovidia's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.75
whitmc's review against another edition
4.0
I’ll read anything by Claire Keegan. I think I’ll reread this one in the late Fall/Winter and probably will end up 5 stars. Read it on a beach trip and didn’t land as strongly as I think it probably could.
captainrenjamin's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Sexism, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicide and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer
Deals with the history of mother and baby homes and Magdalene laundries in Irelandneldiamond's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25