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cecilialau_'s review against another edition
4.5
It’s been marketed with references to Derry Girls which I don’t see as noteworthy beyond the Northern Irish setting and the Troubles - and it’s not YA, but I get the desire from the publishers to do so (I just don’t want ppl to be disappointed and then for that to take away from this wonderful book). And yes, Majella shares some characteristics with Eleanor Oliphant (…is Completely Fine), but I still think this book stands on its own.
- Just want to add that I love all three.
Anyway, just a very good read imo
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Alcohol, Abandonment, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Pedophilia
Minor: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Cursing, Grief, Medical content, and Sexual content
krys_kilz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book is definitely more of a character study firmly rooted in time and place (Northern Ireland after the Troubles), so if that isn't you're thing, then this book is not for you. I picked it up for the autistic main character and in that aspect, it certainly delivered.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Fatphobia, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Eating disorder and Suicide
theverybookish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Drug use
orchardmoon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Death, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Fatphobia, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, and Violence
Minor: Infidelity and Pedophilia
shivane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Cursing, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
alexandra_gg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Animal death
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Violence
gabriellejane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
So honestly, I'm not sure Audio was the right format for me to read this book. I love Nicola Coughlin who narrates the book, but I thought it was so slow. Also, it felt like nothing happened. Don't know if I would have felt the same reading the physical copy.
Graphic: Blood, Sexual content, Grief, Cursing, and Alcoholism