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dahlialover's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Harrowing tale of two men and their lives spent during the early settlement of the United States. A bloody story about the slaughter of American Indians and then the civil war but softened by the caring, contemplative nature of the main character Thomas McNulty and his love for John Cole. Desperately sad in places. Provides what I imagine is a real outlook on how miserable and difficult their lives were then. Not necessarily a joy to read but Sebastian Barry’s writing is exceptional
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Gun violence, Racism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Murder, Colonisation, and War
ombiopaik's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
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
Incredible lgbtq+ story in history, no bury your gays here. Fantastic, gripping story and gave me a closer look at American history and the racism and atrocities first hand.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Genocide and Colonisation
Minor: Sexual violence