112 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571368686
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 21 October 2021
Description
An exquisite winter tale of courage, and its cost – set in Catholic Ireland.It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,978 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
sad 50%
hopeful 36%
dark 30%
inspiring 21%
challenging 19%
informative 10%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Religious bigotryModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuseMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Death of parent112 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571368686
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 21 October 2021
Description
An exquisite winter tale of courage, and its cost – set in Catholic Ireland.It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he ...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,978 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
sad 50%
hopeful 36%
dark 30%
inspiring 21%
challenging 19%
informative 10%
mysterious 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Religious bigotryModerate
Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuseMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Death of parent