Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, RacismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 158 reviews
Moods
sad 55%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
704 pages | first published 1986
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ISBN/UID: 9780571330539
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A treasure of world literature back in print, featuring a new introduction by Eimear McBrideThe country girls are Caithleen "Kate" Brady and Bridget "Baba" Brennan, and their story begins in the repressive atmosphere of a small village in the west...Book Information
704 pages | first published 1986
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9780571330539
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A treasure of world literature back in print, featuring a new introduction by Eimear McBrideThe country girls are Caithleen "Kate" Brady and Bridget "Baba" Brennan, and their story begins in the repressive atmosphere of a small village in the west...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, RacismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 158 reviews
Moods
sad 55%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
tense 15%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 5%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 33% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating