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susheela's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
kimschouwenaar's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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? No
4.5
For such a short story, this was surprisingly captivating, and I easily read this in one sitting. I picked this up mainly because a friend wrote her BA thesis on it, and she highly recommended it to me.
Keegan effortlessly depicts the significance of a loving family, specifically during childhood, through the eyes of an unnamed girl. The simple writing style ensures it’s an fast read, but the emotional impact is found hidden between the lines. Books don’t often make me cry nowadays, but this one made me tear up.
Keegan effortlessly depicts the significance of a loving family, specifically during childhood, through the eyes of an unnamed girl. The simple writing style ensures it’s an fast read, but the emotional impact is found hidden between the lines. Books don’t often make me cry nowadays, but this one made me tear up.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy and Racial slurs
Minor: Child death and Physical abuse
The physical abuse is merely implied.annatan's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Child death
astronautin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Child death
stephen_reads's review
challenging
emotional
tense
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? No
3.5
The pastoral tone of this novella is comforting until suddenly it isn’t and the reader is locked in an eerie space.
Eloquent prose becomes disarming over time.
The rural setting lends itself to the strange calm that gradually leads into something unnerving. The characters are complicated, mysterious, and their true motives hidden.
I appreciated a view of grief from a slightly different angle. This novella takes the views of a child surrounding dark and difficult topics and plants them in the natural pleasant landscape of the Irish countryside. I felt simultaneously calmed and unnerved.
Eloquent prose becomes disarming over time.
The rural setting lends itself to the strange calm that gradually leads into something unnerving. The characters are complicated, mysterious, and their true motives hidden.
I appreciated a view of grief from a slightly different angle. This novella takes the views of a child surrounding dark and difficult topics and plants them in the natural pleasant landscape of the Irish countryside. I felt simultaneously calmed and unnerved.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Grief
joannalouise's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Child death
Minor: Child abuse
cozylifewithabby's review against another edition
5.0
Read as part of my reading around the world challenge for Ireland. This cemented to me that I love novellas. This was short, but full of heart. I will be reading more from this author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
jcole32'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
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death
shelbylanglois's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
strictlydancer12's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Cursing