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Waffling between four and five stars for this one, which probably means it's the latter? Because I can't stop thinking about it and I want to read more Molly Keane this instant.

schellenbergk's review against another edition

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Loved this very clever well written book. Darkly humorous - maybe thatѓ??s not the right word - novel of a formerly aristocratic Irish family in the early 20th century. What drives a daughter to hate her mother?

NYRB selected this as their monthly selection for May - for Mothers Day? Very droll NYRB.

jwtaljaard's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

mama_vees_reads's review against another edition

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dark funny medium-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

3.75

drexedit's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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