kanimozhi's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
3.0
julianoelle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.0
Favorite quote — “always it was the same, Furlong thought; always they carried mechanically on without a pause, to the next job at hand. What would life be like, he wondered, if they were given time to think and reflect over things? Might their lives be different or much the same — or would they just lose the run of themselves?” (Page count unknown)
jemimamcleish's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
malewifemills's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
helenrugbyroad's review against another edition
5.0
More like a novella because it's a short read. But really strong and individual author's voice, and a very moving piece of writing about the Magdalene laundries.
ruthos's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
maybs1's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
ezrasupremacy's review against another edition
4.0
read in preparation for the movie.
i don’t think i really knew where this was going at first, but i’m glad to have read it, as it made me aware of a part of our history that i hadn’t previously been aware of, and i’ll be sure to look up some more information on it. writing was quite lovely.
i don’t think i really knew where this was going at first, but i’m glad to have read it, as it made me aware of a part of our history that i hadn’t previously been aware of, and i’ll be sure to look up some more information on it. writing was quite lovely.