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unfiltered_fiction's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
kathedron's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
ameliasbooks's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
This was a bit too repetitive in parts and also a bit too woo-woo for my taste sometimes. I am not talking about folklore or the history of a land here, which I deeply respect. I am only talking about some personal reflections by the author.
The story is mainly about the author's personal trauma caused by The Troubles (and other somehow related incidents in her life), but not to the extent, I expected it to be. It's also about the author's relationship with nature in general, but especially with her home country. It didn't need to be that long for what it was able to say, so it definitely could have done with some better editing.
What I liked most about this book were the reflections on the devastating impact Brexit has on Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and the valid fears that come with that.
Some beautiful sentences and reflections in there though, but just not enough for me to fall in love with this book completely.
The story is mainly about the author's personal trauma caused by The Troubles (and other somehow related incidents in her life), but not to the extent, I expected it to be. It's also about the author's relationship with nature in general, but especially with her home country. It didn't need to be that long for what it was able to say, so it definitely could have done with some better editing.
What I liked most about this book were the reflections on the devastating impact Brexit has on Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and the valid fears that come with that.
Some beautiful sentences and reflections in there though, but just not enough for me to fall in love with this book completely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, and Alcohol
katietrettel's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
ronanmcd's review against another edition
5.0
I've coincidentally made a thing of reading essays, memoirs, notes by Irish women recently. Each one has been revelatory. This threw me further than the others.
What the author describes here is something all Irish people can imagine is the case, but few of these stories have been told - picking up the pieces after living through the Troubles. The author's ability to discuss this amidst moments in nature is a wonderful, ultimately redemptive read. But is is heartbreaking along the way.
The other similar works I have recently read include:
A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ni Ghriofa
The Disconnect: A Personal Journey Through the Internet by Róisín Kiberd
Lay of the Land by Fiona O'Connell
Notes to Self by Emilie Pine
What the author describes here is something all Irish people can imagine is the case, but few of these stories have been told - picking up the pieces after living through the Troubles. The author's ability to discuss this amidst moments in nature is a wonderful, ultimately redemptive read. But is is heartbreaking along the way.
The other similar works I have recently read include:
A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ni Ghriofa
The Disconnect: A Personal Journey Through the Internet by Róisín Kiberd
Lay of the Land by Fiona O'Connell
Notes to Self by Emilie Pine
yourpervertedneighbor's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
4 / 5
"Thin Places: A Natural History of Healing and Home" by Kerri ní Dochartaigh is a beautifully written journey through the intertwined landscapes of healing and home. Dochartaigh's prose is poetic and evocative, creating a vivid tapestry of personal and natural history. The exploration of "thin places" where the veil between worlds is believed to be translucent adds a unique and spiritual dimension to the narrative. While some parts felt slightly meandering, the overall impact is a thought-provoking and deeply moving reflection on the profound connections we share with the places we call home.
"Thin Places: A Natural History of Healing and Home" by Kerri ní Dochartaigh is a beautifully written journey through the intertwined landscapes of healing and home. Dochartaigh's prose is poetic and evocative, creating a vivid tapestry of personal and natural history. The exploration of "thin places" where the veil between worlds is believed to be translucent adds a unique and spiritual dimension to the narrative. While some parts felt slightly meandering, the overall impact is a thought-provoking and deeply moving reflection on the profound connections we share with the places we call home.
leestewart's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.5
A poetic memoir dealing with the Troubles, borders, trauma, liminal spaces, nature, and climate change that was a little too repetitive and unstructured for me to really fall into.