Reviews

The Slowworm's Song by Andrew Miller

horsley123's review against another edition

5.0

Surprisingly gentle book dealing with the major traumas of Northern Ireland and alcoholism. Not sure if Andrew Miller is a Quaker but the quiet, tolerant approach to life shown by the Society of Friends is reflected in the characters and their actions.

There are two levels of story - current relationships as well as the horror of a Belfast tour, both come together in a satisfying conclusion. I very much enjoyed the people, their lives and their struggles to do the right thing.

mcribsy13's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

elliemelliemoo's review

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.0

maryelizab3th's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

i dont have the words! beautiful, quiet, moving

lucyekh's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.25

meepsharrison's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.5

paddyo1993's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars

motherofladybirds's review against another edition

3.0

I found this a slow burner, but it was a n interesting perspective on the aftermath of the troubles.

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