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cozylittlebrownhouse's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this story. I thought the section divisions by name were unnecessary because each section featured many of the Cleary family members, but I guess that small complaint is nothing in comparison to the scope of this tale involving the scandalous Father Ralph. I am huge on "sweeping family sagas" and this one had it all.
I was not around during the premiere of the mini-series, but I look forward to watching it now that I have finished the book. I anticipate a great deal of cheesiness, but will give it a go.
I was not around during the premiere of the mini-series, but I look forward to watching it now that I have finished the book. I anticipate a great deal of cheesiness, but will give it a go.
iammidori's review against another edition
5.0
amazing book. read it about 2 years ago. beautifully written, it brought out every kind of emotion in me. i was left emotionally drained until the very last pages.
sneitzel's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0
ketutar's review against another edition
5.0
Oh my goodness! What an emotional roller coaster! When he died, I cried, I bawled my eyes out. It was so unfair! So f-ing unfair! I was thinking that if this is someone's experience of God, I can understand that they become atheists, because one cannot live with a God like that! And somehow, after all that, Colleen managed to make it OK!
jkonczak's review
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.0
kiwibunnz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
becki_c's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful. Heart-stoping. Heart-wrenching. Magical in it’s weaving. One of the few books I realized I couldn’t read in public; I smiled, laughed, and at times found silent tears trekking down my face.