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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I went in blind : I've heard about Claire Keegan, I may have read one of her books a few years ago (but don't remember which one) and since she's an Irish author and I love Ireland, I thought I would give her another try. I picked this one up without looking closely at what it was.
Her writing style troubled me at first : short sentences, almost deceptively simple. Yet I enjoyed her first story which shows how attitudes in the family as you grow up can become a burden as an adult. The way you've always been versus love and the desire to be more. The second story amused me and even made me laugh at the end.
As the first two stories were about how men act towards women, the third story was darker and I couldn't help but think the main character (woman) was a nitwit. Yet the story was believable and engrossing.
This wasn't my favourite book fo the year, but I was definitely engaged by Claire Keegan's writing and the small touches she uses to brush her scenes. I will certainly read more book by her.
I went in blind : I've heard about Claire Keegan, I may have read one of her books a few years ago (but don't remember which one) and since she's an Irish author and I love Ireland, I thought I would give her another try. I picked this one up without looking closely at what it was.
Her writing style troubled me at first : short sentences, almost deceptively simple. Yet I enjoyed her first story which shows how attitudes in the family as you grow up can become a burden as an adult. The way you've always been versus love and the desire to be more. The second story amused me and even made me laugh at the end.
As the first two stories were about how men act towards women, the third story was darker and I couldn't help but think the main character (woman) was a nitwit. Yet the story was believable and engrossing.
This wasn't my favourite book fo the year, but I was definitely engaged by Claire Keegan's writing and the small touches she uses to brush her scenes. I will certainly read more book by her.
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The writing is wonderful, but woof. These stories are tough. Recommend her other writings over these, especially if it's your into to the author.
A beautifully written, though rough and stark, novella.
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Flawless work one again from Keegan. As I've heard many say, "not a word wasted." Quietly demonstrates the audacity of men with absolute surgical precision.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Kidnapping
Moderate: Sexual assault
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes