The Cruelty Men by Emer Martin

The Cruelty Men

Emer Martin

448 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional fast-paced

Description

Abandoned by her parents when they resettle in Meath, Mary O Conaill faces the task of raising her younger siblings alone. Padraig is disappeared, Seán joins the Christian Brothers, Bridget escapes and her brother Seamus inherits the farm. Maeve i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 66%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.67

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