Factory Girls by Michelle Gallen

Factory Girls

Michelle Gallen

fiction contemporary emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

240 pages | first published 2022

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A funny, fierce, and unforgettable read about a young woman working a summer job in a shirt factory in Northern Ireland, while tensions rise both inside and outside the factory walls. It’s the summer of 1994, and all Maeve Murray wants are good fi...
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Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
emotional 44%
reflective 41%
lighthearted 25%
tense 25%
dark 22%
hopeful 19%
informative 16%
sad 16%
challenging 13%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 21%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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