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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Had expected a great book. Was very dull. Neither the story nor any character was engaging.
Very readable (read over two days), this was interesting because there was no one protagonist - instead we are given an insight into the thoughts and lives of all the main characters.
It reads fairly slowly, and I didn't really like anyone in it - there are a number of well drawn characters in the book, but they range from self-centred and deeply unpleasant to merely a bit difficult.
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really wanted to like it. I love stories told from multiple points of view and a good intergenerational family drama, all elements of this story of an Irish family. I found some of the sibling storylines compelling, but others very boring. I also didn’t need this to attempt to be fancy literary fiction, which just made it feel convoluted and less effective emotionally for me.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Extremely well written and fleshed out. Narrative turns taken were not contrived.