The Butchers' Blessing by Ruth Gilligan

The Butchers' Blessing

Ruth Gilligan

312 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Winner of the 2021 RSL Ondaatje Prize Set in the gothic wilds of Ireland, The Butchers’ Blessing is a haunting and unforgettable thriller brimming with secrecy, tradition, and superstition. Every year, Úna prepares for her father to leave he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 236 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 66%
reflective 50%
tense 43%
emotional 41%
sad 33%
challenging 29%
informative 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 34%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 34% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 28% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.94

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