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Amongst Women by John McGahern

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teokajlibroj's review against another edition

4.0

There isn't really a plot in the book, it's more about setting and character. McGahern does an excellent job of creating an atmosphere that hangs heavy over the whole book.

ames66_'s review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-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? Yes

3.75

justinelivesabroad's review against another edition

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2.0

This book probably just wasn't for me. It was so slow and descriptive that I almost gave up many times, but I didn't give it 1/5 stars because I still grew attached to the characters.

orliayeah's review

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emotional sad tense 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

3.0

cimorene1558's review

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5.0

I read this a long time ago as part of a Celtic Studies course during my B.A. It's a terrific book of the so-depressing-you-may-want-to-slit-your-wrists-afterwards variety.