Reviews

August 29, 2017:
Just heard about this book on the Reading Women podcast, Episode 28.5.

Continuing my TBR project:
This is one the oldest selection on my TBR list - Originally added August 29, 2017.

It’s the early 1800s in Ireland. The Widow Leahy is raising her grandson. The child is four years old and cannot speak and cannot walk. The people in the village believe him to be a “changeling“. They believe that the fairies have switched the child for one of their own. I just love Irish folklore and this is one of the best that I’ve read. My only question is why I waited so long to read it since I first heard about it in 2017. This is only the second book I’ve read by Hannah Kent. I loved them both and I can’t wait until she comes out with another.

dillydallydesigns's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

jesslolsen's review against another edition

Go to review page

3.0

If you liked Burial Rites then you’ll probably love The Good People too - it writing was beautiful but very detailed. I was able to stick with it because I found the superstition so interesting, but if you like fast paced action storylines, then maybe give this one a miss.

hlockwoodr's review

Go to review page

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

More...