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kristenlees's review against another edition
2.0
Oy am I in the minority with this one! First off, I just found it kind of boring and tediously written. I just wasn't a fan of the way it was written 'Eilis did this and felt that and then did this and this cost five dollars and she caught the train' like stop telling me things and start telling me a story you know? We can piece together some things ourselves. And then honestly, I didn't like the ending and certain things that happened right before the ending. I don't know. Personally. I did not like this book and do not recommend it.
I did watch the movie immediately after because I'm weird like that, and while I still didn't care for the story as a whole, it was a well done movie and they handled the ending much, much, much better. In my opinion.
I did watch the movie immediately after because I'm weird like that, and while I still didn't care for the story as a whole, it was a well done movie and they handled the ending much, much, much better. In my opinion.
theryanreview55's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
appaloosa05's review against another edition
2.0
I might give this 2.5 stars. I wanted to like this, but spent most of the time annoyed at Eilis for being unable to put her foot down or express her opinion about anything. Not to mention her being unfaithful to Tony by cavorting with Jim. I did finish it, which is more than I can say for some books.
thereadingmaven's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Written in 3rd person
mwyatt62's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
karenks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pascale_c_rose's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
scnole2021's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
katelittlejohn's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
As with everything Toibin writes, it is sublime.
squaresofliving's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0