The Country Girls by Edna O'Brien

The Country Girls

The Country Girls Trilogy #1

Edna O'Brien

188 pages • first pub 1960 (editions) user-added

fiction classics lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Meet Kate and Baba, two young Irish country girls who have spent their childhood together. As they leave the safety of their convent school in search of life and love in the big city, they struggle to maintain their somewhat tumultuous relationshi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 245 reviews

Moods

emotional 64%
reflective 47%
sad 38%
funny 30%
dark 23%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 19%
lighthearted 19%
challenging 14%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 31%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.62

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