joannanewsom's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-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
4.75
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
A poignant and compelling book, a moving story, a lovely and clever main characters.
I loved the storytelling and the style of writing, the story kept me hooked and moved me.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine
I loved the storytelling and the style of writing, the story kept me hooked and moved me.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine
mmmdinner's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mtreads719's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
mauvan5150's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
3.0
eeculp's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This is a really great short story! The summary is accurate.
callmeamelia's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
anetq's review against another edition
5.0
A girl gets handed off to be fostered by an aunt and uncle in the country, where care, attention, food and love is in abundance - unlike the poor conditions she comes from, and goes back to. The story is suttle and beautifully told.
Another reminder of how poor Ireland was very recently (this takes place in the 1980s)
Another reminder of how poor Ireland was very recently (this takes place in the 1980s)