112 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349012896
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 19 May 2018
Description
THIS HOSTEL LIFE tells the stories of migrant women in a hidden Ireland.Queuing for basic supplies in an Irish direct provision hostel, a group of women squabble and mistrust each other, learning what they can of the world from conversations about...
Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
challenging 41%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
funny 8%
tense 8%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | N/A: 22% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | N/A: 37% | Yes: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Sexism, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment
112 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780349012896
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Virago
Publication date: 19 May 2018
Description
THIS HOSTEL LIFE tells the stories of migrant women in a hidden Ireland.Queuing for basic supplies in an Irish direct provision hostel, a group of women squabble and mistrust each other, learning what they can of the world from conversations about...
Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews
Moods
informative 50%
challenging 41%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
dark 16%
inspiring 16%
funny 8%
tense 8%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | N/A: 22% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
No: 40% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | N/A: 37% | Yes: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Racism, XenophobiaModerate
Sexism, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment