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Read this alongside watching the 1971 Richard Burton version - found the acting and content so creepy - I think it was supposed to be funny but was far off the mark

bpaxton's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

beautifully and lyrically written, this peice of writing is most compelling when watched/listened to so i read it alongside the richard burton film and fell in love with this small welsh town. i love stories like this where nothing happens and if you do too you will love this book!

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5.0

I got to the end and wanted to start reading it over again. I love the lyrical language and apt and funny turns of phrases and descriptions. It's a gentle and funny look at a Welsh sea-town over the course of about 24 hours. It was fun to read, but now I'd also like to hear it or get people together and just do a reading ourselves... [2013]

Amazing language! And about time I ws introduced to this... [2003]

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5.0

This is a feast of poetic drama - somewhere between Ulysses and Our Town.

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4.0

4.5

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