Reviews

Troubles by Louise Kennedy

vivizinha's review against another edition

5.0

This book is so complex and nuanced, I loved every bit of it. Now, I want to read about the other characters too because I loved them all.

whiskeysour's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

emeromalley's review against another edition

5.0

Northern Irish gut punch

jollene07's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

gummistiefelfisch's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

chelseakado's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

khick5599's review against another edition

dark funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

fanni_ann's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense 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? No

3.75

lwarburton's review against another edition

dark emotional tense

4.0

Wished for more out of this book but the last 75 pages were moving. Even with a base knowledge of the Troubles, it’s pretty hard to get the nuances and context of the politics and history of it all.  

esalan's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5