The Butchers by Ruth Gilligan

The Butchers

Ruth Gilligan

304 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical mystery mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

Every year, Úna prepares for her father to leave her. He will wave goodbye early one morning, then disappear with seven other men to traverse the Irish countryside. Together, these men form The Butchers, a group that roams from farm to farm, enact...

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Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
mysterious 68%
reflective 51%
tense 44%
emotional 42%
sad 34%
challenging 27%
informative 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.95

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