Reviews

Antarctica by Claire Keegan

beckyalbon's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

alexandrangu's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

5.0

rainbowarpaint's review

dark mysterious reflective tense medium-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? It's complicated

2.75

albacomenge's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

3.5

moonchildkati's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

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

3.5

shannon_mcdrapcho's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective relaxing tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

heffalumpwoozle's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-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

5.0

aliciarld's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

4.5

awinkz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense slow-paced

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

5.0

sydna_lowe's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This was a letdown after my absolute love of Foster and So Late in the Day. The first story, Antarctica, was a repeat from another collection and is still great. Some of the others were good, but none captured me quite as much as I now expect from Claire Keegan. 

I think this must be an early collection that shows how the author has progressed. While not my favorite, it certainly hasn’t changed my mind about loving this author!