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A review by mariab27
Heiress, Rebel, Vigilante, Bomber: The Extraordinary Life of Rose Dugdale by Sean O'Driscoll
4.0
An introduction to the IRA’s role in the Troubles, this book is a page-turning look into the life of Dr. Rose Dugdale, an English woman born into extreme wealth who gave away much of her money and joined the IRA. This book features an art heist, bi representation, a hostage situation, and explorations of gender, patriarchy, police violence, and class within ridiculous, strange, sometimes heroic, and wild contexts.
The latter half of the book explores the history of the IRA and the potential costs of idealism, martyrdom, and political ideologies. It led me to both question and explore my own beliefs. My only complaint is that the final 4th of the novel felt repetitive, and I wish the author had included his own perspectives to make the book more readable.
The latter half of the book explores the history of the IRA and the potential costs of idealism, martyrdom, and political ideologies. It led me to both question and explore my own beliefs. My only complaint is that the final 4th of the novel felt repetitive, and I wish the author had included his own perspectives to make the book more readable.