1.09k reviews for:

When All is Said

Anne Griffin

3.89 AVERAGE

ayesha_'s review against another edition

3.5

emotional slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jmyers1's review against another edition

4.0

emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I guess what was going to happen in the end, but I still sobbed.

I was able to maintain composure until the video for Kevin.

sewfrench's review against another edition

5.0

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You can't beat a great Irish Tale!
Well done, Anne Griffin!

joanklko's review against another edition

5.0

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Amazing. Beautiful prose, heartbreaking story, and phenomenal Audible narrator! If you love to listen to stories told in a rich Irish brogue you just have to listen to this one. Wonderful characters. I highly recommend it.

noranectar's review against another edition

3.75

emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

redheadreader73's review against another edition

5.0

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I’m still pondering whether the ending was serene or incredibly sad! The pros just draw you in. It’s incredibly readable and before you know it you’ve pulled up a stool and are metaphorically sat at the bar with Maurice, savouring his whiskey and understanding his viewpoints on life. A must read!

rachsgoodreads's review against another edition

3.0

emotional reflective sad 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

mcrow89's review against another edition

4.25

emotional 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

teddynarwal's review against another edition

4.25

emotional reflective sad

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jaclyncrupi's review against another edition

3.0

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A quintessentially Irish novel though it shares a sensibility with Swift’s LAST ORDERS. Octogenarian and curmudgeon Maurice raises a glass to five family members recalling stories of their shared past. The book feels like a play in many ways and the monologue/soliloquy style allows for a thorough look at grief, loneliness and regret. He’s a character you will hold dear as you sit at the bar with him for one last whiskey.