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Kudos to the author who I believe lived through a lot of what she writes about—huge amounts of empathy/care for those stuck in the middle of “bad luck” (as the book states) & seemingly never-ending conflict.

This made me feel like I was right in the middle of Belfast in the Troubles with them—truly transported me. A bit long, though, and parts with Michael and Cushla were so drawn out; I got sick of that storyline. Would like to read more from this author!!

mondmensch's review against another edition

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emotional informative mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.5

allthecoolkidsread's review against another edition

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dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

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

2.25

the main characters are so unlikeable, that it's hard for me to care about what anything happens to them

caithcantread's review against another edition

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challenging dark funny informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

lollierey's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

3.0

“He laughed, a sound she felt in her lungs, and she thought she would do anything to make him happy.”

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sleepylaurka's review against another edition

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3.5

a very quiet and depressing read, but i enjoyed it. historical fiction with a pinch of daddy issues and loneliness—but make it belfast, 1975. made me cry!!

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