Life Sentences by Billy O'Callaghan

Life Sentences

Billy O'Callaghan

200 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical reflective sad slow-paced

Description

"O'Callaghan writes with a bright, enlivening emotional palette and a penetrating eye for the details of family history. A deeply felt and distinctive work by a real craftsman."--Kirkus (starred review) One Irish family's fight for survival makes ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 75%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
inspiring 25%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.91

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