knicke's review
Couldn’t get into it, the background work on this book is so significant and impressive — but it’s a bit overwhelming when you’re looking for a quick fun read.
shirin_mandi's review
4.0
The Keening: A Mystery of Gaelic Ireland by Anne Emery, Narrated by Sean David Power. Duration: 11 Hours, 17 Minutes.
A duel timelines historical mystery set in Ireland about one family, A mystery in the past that reveals in the present.
Mick Tierney’s family manage a Guest House in Northern Ireland for hundreds of years. They decided to study the artifacts of historical importance on their ground in 2018.
Brigid Tierney ran the inn in 1595. Her friend, a predictor, had been killed. They didn't find any clue who could be a killer. The priest, Brigid's husband who had been seen around, there could be some political reason or simply had a personal matter, no one knows.
This isn't just a mystery, there is a lot of information about Irish history, culture, customs, Fight of the Earls in the early 1600s, in the time that Tudors of England was determined to complete their conquest of Ireland.
It was moving and sad how the bond between people had been broken, and for what really! Also, I can't imagine a better way to read this book except listening to an amazing Irish accent.
Many Thanks to ECW Press Audio and NetGalley for the ARC, I have given my honest review.
A duel timelines historical mystery set in Ireland about one family, A mystery in the past that reveals in the present.
Mick Tierney’s family manage a Guest House in Northern Ireland for hundreds of years. They decided to study the artifacts of historical importance on their ground in 2018.
Brigid Tierney ran the inn in 1595. Her friend, a predictor, had been killed. They didn't find any clue who could be a killer. The priest, Brigid's husband who had been seen around, there could be some political reason or simply had a personal matter, no one knows.
This isn't just a mystery, there is a lot of information about Irish history, culture, customs, Fight of the Earls in the early 1600s, in the time that Tudors of England was determined to complete their conquest of Ireland.
It was moving and sad how the bond between people had been broken, and for what really! Also, I can't imagine a better way to read this book except listening to an amazing Irish accent.
Many Thanks to ECW Press Audio and NetGalley for the ARC, I have given my honest review.
2nd2lastunicorn's review
3.0
Two timelines interweave in this historical fiction tale of a hotel owned by the Tierney's in lush Ireland. In present day the Tierney's are trying to keep an American investor from developing the land behind them into a casino and horrid tourist attractions by having an archaeological dig to find something to stop them. But old Cait is worried that they will find something that will turn the public against them because of the tumultuous past of the family and their land. In the late 1500s there is a string of murders in the town and the Tierney's are in the middle of helping find the murderer while also being careful not to bring the notice of the English to them. How will the past and present handle what's unearthed beneath?
jgwc54e5's review
3.0
The Keening is an entertaining and also moving, historical mystery. Set in Northern Ireland in county Fermanagh in two timelines; the late 1500s-early 1600s and a modern timeline. There is a lot of information in the story particularly about Irish customs and the history, especially around the Flight of the Earls in 1603. It’s well researched and I found these parts of the story very interesting. The other part of the story is a murder mystery in 1597. Sorcha, a seer and healer is found murdered and Simon, the partner of Brigid Tierney is accused by a witness. In 2018, the descendants of Brigid, engage archaeologists to dig on their land. The two storylines are interwoven, with well written characters and I enjoyed reading this.
mysterymom46's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Murder
Minor: Infidelity and Violence
annarella's review
3.0
I appreciated the historical part but I found the dual timeline a bit confusing and too much details.
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
Not my cup of tea.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
readwithhugo's review
3.0
This was a solidly written novel that was easy to get hooked into. I looooove when novels have a dual timelines, and as I always do, I found myself way more invested in the past timeline than the present one. However, the plot kind of meandered and the big ‘mystery’ wasn’t even resolved on the page, leaving you to learn about the resolution in a very *balloon deflating noise* way. I think this book could’ve used some tightening up from the editor’s chair, but overall, I enjoyed the journey this book took me on and I was thoroughly impressed with the lengthy list of sources that were used by the author and printed at the end.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher.
I received a review copy of this book from the publisher.
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