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Never got around to reviewing this at the time of reading it so almost a year later I suppose I shall immortalise my thoughts on it, although I don't particularly have a lot to say.

Enjoyable train-ride-journey material, and I read it in two or three days if I recall. Inspiring use of location and character as is customary with O'Brien it would seem based on The Third Policeman and At Swim Two Birds as well, especially with the character who lived underwater and the mountain that the protagonist climbed.

I feel that the ongoings in the house became a tad repetitive overtime, although possibly intentionally, but thankfully the shorter length of this book made it more of a non-issue. I'm excited to pick up a Flann book again shortly and finish his repertoire of novels.

mizzzfortune's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced

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

4.5

Scéal an-ghreanmhar ar fad, ba cheart d'achainn duine le suim acu sa litríocht Ghaelach é a léamh.

cwebb's review against another edition

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3.0

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kingkong's review against another edition

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3.0

I know its satire but this is basically what I imagine Ireland to be like

wordsofclover's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-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

3.5

heathertang0926's review against another edition

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3.0

Both heartbreaking and hilarious. It sure is “a bad story about a hard life.” This is my first time reading Irish novel, and I’m pleasantly surprised.

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