By the Bog of Cats by Marina Carr

By the Bog of Cats

Marina Carr

80 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction play dark reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Set in the mysterious landscape of the bogs of rural Ireland, Carr's lyrical and timeless play tells the story of Hester Swane, an Irish traveller with a deep and unearthly connection to her land. Tormented by the memory of a mother who deserted h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 66%
emotional 66%
sad 66%
tense 66%
mysterious 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.03

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