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diana_raquel's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
Moderate: Chronic illness and Domestic abuse
ssgcedits's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book does a good job of capturing the culture and social issues of industrial Dublin. It is very sad and at some points hard to read, but it is too important to set aside. The writing style is just sheer beauty.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, and Misogyny
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