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katiedyer80's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
ya_chitayu's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
I had high expectations for this novella and it did not disappoint. I read this in one sitting, as I think is best, though I do wish I had saved it for Christmas time. I find it reminiscent of a Christmas Carol, which is mentioned in the text, as it is a short but hard hitting tale set during Christmastime reflection. There characterization was believable and it was refreshing to have a protagonist make the choices you want for him. It took only the time it needed to in order to dare us to be the person we want to be.
ispafford's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
rilynn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nityadb's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alacke's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
wanderlustaxa's review against another edition
4.5
There’s something about an Irish book — this condensed novella was shockingly beautiful and gutting at the same time. I don’t know much about the Magdalene laundries but the book gives a feeling of a town being watched throughly. It asks the question of what does it mean to pay kindness forward and what does goodness mean in a beautiful way. My only complaint, as it is with most novellas, is I want to know what happens next. Greedy as always.
joe_otoole's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
saarahtalha's review against another edition
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5