A review by feelingpeachygreen
The Butchers by Ruth Gilligan
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Very beautifully written. Every sentence is carefully considered.
The impact of mad cow disease on Ireland isn't anything I've ever considered before - but, as an audiobook, this needed more focus than I could give it. I frequently forgot who characters were and the ending went over my head. I didn't realise when perspectives changed. It would have gained more stars if read rather than listened to, I think.
The impact of mad cow disease on Ireland isn't anything I've ever considered before - but, as an audiobook, this needed more focus than I could give it. I frequently forgot who characters were and the ending went over my head. I didn't realise when perspectives changed. It would have gained more stars if read rather than listened to, I think.