Reviews

The Slowworm's Song by Andrew Miller

kerrysj's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

btkeyes's review against another edition

sad

3.5

hmcc08's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

catriona90's review against another edition

4.0

A fascinating insight into the northern Irish troubles, written in quite a unique style that took a bit of getting used to. A slower but enjoyable (or at least interesting) read.

bellygames's review against another edition

4.0

The Slowworm's Song reminds me of Gilead by Marilynne Robinson in a lot of ways. It probably deserves 5 stars for all its honesty and beautiful writing. Just know it will also be a difficult read. Sometimes I did not want to pick up the book because it made me sad.

bushraboblai's review against another edition

1.0

I really tried with this one. Someone tell male writers that they can tell the stories of working class people without making it tear-inducingly boring.

kerriej's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-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

4.0

kelbi's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Gives an emotional insight into what it was like for a young British soldier serving in Northern Ireland during the Troubles

o_max16's review against another edition

reflective sad 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

2.0

kilonshele's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5