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A Star Called Henry by Roddy Doyle

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courts's review against another edition

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adventurous dark sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

amslersf's review against another edition

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4.0

Not only did Doyle once again have a brilliant ear in creating a persona for a first person biograpy, he wrote a darn good piece of historical fiction based on conditions in Dublin and the 1916 revolution.

lorenadh27's review against another edition

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4.0

That was really interesting. Didn't know anything about Ireland at the turn of the century and now I feel like I know some. Interesting plot with unpredictability, philosophical moments, and interesting historical reflections. Almost felt like the book Perfume at the beginning, but luckily that went away. Not as good as the giggler treatment.

bagpuss's review against another edition

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3.0

I found this very hard going to begin with but I warmed to it

jpbooks13's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny fast-paced

4.0

charleighhebbard's review against another edition

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adventurous dark reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Really enjoy Doyles poetic style of writing - it really draws you in. Thoroughly enjoyed the book but was a little dissapointed with the end however it sets up for the next in the series. I’d say the first 3/4’s of the book are 5* and the last quater more of a 3.5* for me.

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