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Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy

9 reviews

hapennybooks's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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nadia's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

A very well-written, raw, real book about motherhood and marriages. I can see how this book would be a very tough read for some and very relatable to others — probably both! For me, the book lost a little bit of steam in the middle and then towards the end. Certain themes started to feel a bit repetitive, but overall it evoked emotion — a range (frustration, anger, sadness, nostalgia, joy) — and sustained my interest!

Current Women's Prize 2024 Fiction Shortlist rankings:

1. Soldier Sailor

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wordsofclover's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.5

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farrawayreads's review

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dark emotional hopeful reflective tense 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? Yes

5.0

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amy_park's review

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dark hopeful fast-paced

4.5

Really enjoyed this book! Longlisted for womens prize for fiction 2024, I had to read it quick as it was needed back at the library, but this didn't deter my enjoyment.
I loved the conversational writing style, with the novel being essentially the narrator writing a letter to her very young son. The first chapter was unbelievably gripping, shocking and heartbreaking throwing you into the plotline with a bang.
I didn't think I would like this book as much as I did, as motherhood is the central theme. I'm not a mother or aspire to be one but the lyrical prose drew me in from start to finish.
One of my favourites so far in reading the longlist, I hope it gets shortlisted 🤞

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