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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a strange book that feels very ‘literary’ in its vibe, with a stream of consciousness writing style, heavy emphasis on poetry and a focus on generational trauma.
I personally did not enjoy reading this book very much. On the whole, the author’s voice felt impactful and she writes beautifully. However, I found myself bored about half way through. By about two thirds of the book I felt that Enright had already said everything she wanted to say on the topic and the final third of the book felt pointless.
I appreciate the attempt at covering such an intimate and important topic but I think the execution fell a little flat. Perhaps I had my expectations set too high because of this book’s (and Enright’s) successes on the literary prize circuit.
This is a quiet, contemplative book (albeit with some graphic scenes of violence) that I think will be most appreciated by people who enjoy lyrical prose and mother-daughter stories. I am generally a reader of lit fic but this book didn’t feel particularly engaging or insightful. If you’re interested in books regarding generational trauma, I would instead recommend Hungry Ghosts by Jared Hossein.
I personally did not enjoy reading this book very much. On the whole, the author’s voice felt impactful and she writes beautifully. However, I found myself bored about half way through. By about two thirds of the book I felt that Enright had already said everything she wanted to say on the topic and the final third of the book felt pointless.
I appreciate the attempt at covering such an intimate and important topic but I think the execution fell a little flat. Perhaps I had my expectations set too high because of this book’s (and Enright’s) successes on the literary prize circuit.
This is a quiet, contemplative book (albeit with some graphic scenes of violence) that I think will be most appreciated by people who enjoy lyrical prose and mother-daughter stories. I am generally a reader of lit fic but this book didn’t feel particularly engaging or insightful. If you’re interested in books regarding generational trauma, I would instead recommend Hungry Ghosts by Jared Hossein.
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love being a woman.
What a beautiful, layered story of resiliency through three generations of women.
What a beautiful, layered story of resiliency through three generations of women.
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Boekenclubboek!! Mwah Mwah mwah. Zitten mooie zinnen en ideeën in, maar het geheel komt niet helemaal over bij mij. Misschien moet ik er even wat tijd overheen laten gaan. In ieder geval: interessante personages (en namen!), herkenbare hersenspinsels
It was quite complex, but man was it good. The flipping back and forth between Carmel and Nell was done very well, and it felt like I was in their head with ALL thoughts. Couldn’t recommend enough.
It was quite complex, but man was it good. The flipping back and forth between Carmel and Nell was done very well, and it felt like I was in their head with ALL thoughts. Couldn’t recommend enough.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character