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hardcoverhearts's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jenrosy's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
best_lemon's review against another edition
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kristadee16's review against another edition
reflective
slow-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
3.25
emilygaynier's review against another edition
4.0
3.75
I read 100% of this book while flying home from Ireland. It was totally a cover buy and while I was very confused while reading the first third of the book, I ended up enjoying it very much.
The book starts off with Aroon in her fifties taking care of her mother with the 'help' of their maid Rose. Then the story flashes back to follow Aroon's childhood governess as she works for the family of Richard, a boy that Arron will meed years later, and then the governess working for Aroon's family. Then the story is of Aroon growing up and her family's unhealthy relationships with each other and being on their best behavior.
I bought this book at the Dublin Writer's Museum along with three others. I almost put it down about halfway through the book, but I knew that if I didn't keep reading I would never pick it up again. At that point in the book I found it slow and not entirely interesting, but as I continued I became engrossed. I plan on rereading soon
I read 100% of this book while flying home from Ireland. It was totally a cover buy and while I was very confused while reading the first third of the book, I ended up enjoying it very much.
The book starts off with Aroon in her fifties taking care of her mother with the 'help' of their maid Rose. Then the story flashes back to follow Aroon's childhood governess as she works for the family of Richard, a boy that Arron will meed years later, and then the governess working for Aroon's family. Then the story is of Aroon growing up and her family's unhealthy relationships with each other and being on their best behavior.
I bought this book at the Dublin Writer's Museum along with three others. I almost put it down about halfway through the book, but I knew that if I didn't keep reading I would never pick it up again. At that point in the book I found it slow and not entirely interesting, but as I continued I became engrossed. I plan on rereading soon
jmslib's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
mary412's review against another edition
3.0
Heard a podcast in which Maggie O'Farrell recommended this book. I bought it immediately, but didn't love.
schnauzermum's review against another edition
5.0
Darkly comic or sad? Perhaps both. The writing is exquisite and Aroon is a thoroughly deluded narrator. One to read and re-read.
fihman's review against another edition
3.0
Well and cleverly written, but it’s hard to sustain that tone of naïveté that also reveals the “real” world. I wanted to shake the protagonist! I’m that sense, effective, but also cruel.
kateiwi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0