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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
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Walking the Blue Fields is a collection of short stories. As with all collections some stories left more of a mark on me than others but all had me impressed by Keegan’s ability to craft a tale and her way with words. Her ability to say so much, to create such memorable fully rounded characters with such absorbing backstories and dilemmas once again amazed me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest and Sexual assault
edalferro's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest and Sexual assault