The Butchers by Ruth Gilligan

The Butchers

Ruth Gilligan

304 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Every year, Úna prepares for her father to leave her. He will wave goodbye early one morning, then disappear with seven other men to traverse the Irish countryside. Together, these men form the Butchers, a group that roams from farm to farm, enact...

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Community Reviews Summary of 238 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

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