153 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is the late 1880s and the Great Famine has ravaged Ireland. The potatoes are black and rotten, and the people have nothing to eat. Eily, Michael and Peggy are alone in their cottage. Their parents went out in search of work and food, but never ...
Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 35%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
reflective 21%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%
funny 7%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Child death, Death
153 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
It is the late 1880s and the Great Famine has ravaged Ireland. The potatoes are black and rotten, and the people have nothing to eat. Eily, Michael and Peggy are alone in their cottage. Their parents went out in search of work and food, but never ...
Community Reviews Summary of 304 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
hopeful 50%
informative 35%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
reflective 21%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%
funny 7%
Pace
fast 46%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%Strong character development?
Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 55% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Child death, Death