863 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844138128
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 February 2004
Description
This sweeping novel tells the story of Ireland from the time of Cromwell to the Easter Riding and Independence, taking in along the way the Year of the French, Parnell, the Celtic Dawn and of course the time of Yeats.
Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
dark 8%
sad 8%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, XenophobiaModerate
Ableism, Death of parentMinor
Pregnancy
863 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781844138128
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 February 2004
Description
This sweeping novel tells the story of Ireland from the time of Cromwell to the Easter Riding and Independence, taking in along the way the Year of the French, Parnell, the Celtic Dawn and of course the time of Yeats.
Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews
Moods
adventurous 41%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
dark 8%
sad 8%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, XenophobiaModerate
Ableism, Death of parentMinor
Pregnancy