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tcarroll96's review
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book shows an extremely real, tense and emotionally raw account of growing up and living in rural Ireland. Themes of isolation, parental expectations, parental relationships and marriage. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an insight into Irish life and culture in the late 1900s, early 2000s.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Emotional abuse, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Abandonment