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hmcc08's review
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
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
alexrafinski's review against another edition
challenging
informative
sad
slow-paced
4.25
This book is written in the form of a long letter from an ex-soldier and alcoholic to his daughter whose childhood he missed but with whom he is now starting a relationship. The main thrust of the story is whether he can open up about an incident in Northern Ireland that basically destroyed him as a person. It is nicely written and by the end I found myself quite involved with the life of the main character. I think I liked Miller’s other books better though.
bethg97's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-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