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nodogsonthemoon's review
dark
sad
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? No
2.5
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Blood, and Kidnapping
Moderate: War, Death, Gun violence, Infidelity, Mass/school shootings, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
caribbeangirlreading's review
emotional
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? No
3.0
Things that worked -
• Excellent audio narrator
• Excellent audio narrator
• Quick and tense read
• The story lines about sisterhood and motherhood, especially the accurate descriptions of the fears that grip you as a young parent when you realize how little you can control.
Things that did not work –
• The story line about spying had huge plot holes and jumped the shark at the end.
• Inaccurate and simplistic historical context
• Inaccurate and simplistic historical context
Northern Spy was my IRL book club’s pick for our March read. Overall, we all enjoyed this book and the many different story lines led to a good discussion. Read if you are looking for something quick. Do no read to learn about the history of the conflict in Northern Ireland or if you are truly looking for a solid spy thriller.
TW: infidelity, miscarriage, pregnancy, gun violence, kidnapping, war
Moderate: Gun violence, Kidnapping, and War
Minor: Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
leahrosiee's review
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Alcohol, Gun violence, War, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, and Violence
Moderate: Miscarriage, Classism, Colonisation, and Confinement
Minor: Pregnancy and Infidelity
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