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foolishphilosopher's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
lms23__'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
5.0
katiekinsduncan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ellemilia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
yodelahey's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
whelar56's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
naharobed's review against another edition
3.0
As the title would suggest, this book was emotional and poignant. It takes place in Dublin, Ireland and follows two brothers, 17-year old Joe and 12-year old Finn. Their dad is in prison for gang-related activities and when Finn is diagnosed with cancer, the two brothers and their mother are left to deal with the grief and heartache. I liked the contrast of the gritty, inner city setting of drugs and gangs with a story full of tender moments and familial love. I just wished the story had been more fleshed out. The whole book felt rushed pacing-wise and I think if we had had more time with the characters, the emotional component would have been more impactful
prodigalboy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0