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vkce23's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Lovely descriptive story about migration, loneliness and coming of age. I really wanted to know what happened to Eilish, and still enjoyed the ending. Some parts made you a little frustrated at the main character and there was a lot of focus on small details. I generally enjoy this in a novel, as it helps me to feel connected to the environment and characters. Solid 4*
collegiate_assessor_kovalyov's review
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
jmaynard15's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jeanneplus'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
beckyalbon's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
aseel_reads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The writing style was so easy to read and I really enjoyed the pacing and plot of the book. Sometimes I wanted to knock eilis on the head, especially in the last part but I'm glad it ended the way it did. I thought homesickness and loneliness was captured really well in the beginning of the novel. As well as grief in the middle.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Grief, Death, Sexual content, Alcohol, Vomit, Xenophobia, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
Minor: Classism, Sexual harassment, Xenophobia, and Racism
sfburdick's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a fantastic book, although I think I enjoyed the movie more. I definitely got more of a sense who Eilis was in the movie. I think the biggest shock for me was in the book, I really don’t know that Eilis ever loved Tony, considering the movie, for me, was a beautiful love story.
emiliereads2000's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
m_mathildebergeron's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
mgowin821's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5