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santancc's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A beautiful story for those looking for some magic and a little Irish history.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Death of parent, Violence, Terminal illness, Death, and Gun violence
madzie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A truly beautiful book. Harmon has a way with words that just makes them flow and permeate deep into your soul. Her writing sets a tone as soft as the wind, but her characters, bold and vibrant, take you through the spectacularly constructed plot. She effortlessly weaves together history and romance with her themes of belonging, love, and fate. Definitely worth a read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Murder, War, Grief, and Gun violence
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Pregnancy, Sexual content, and Cancer
lostinthelibrary's review against another edition
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
*Edited down to a 2.5 after discussing with my book club and the irritation from this book staying with me!*
This was a bit disappointing. I am very interested the history of Ireland and the time period depicted in this book. However, this took a backseat to the personal development of the main character who I found quite weak. I don't think the author did enough to set up who she was before going back in time which made her a bit of a blank slate. Her utter helplessness in the middle of the book made her unbelievable as the independent successful author she is meant to be and being someone who has apparently researched this era thoroughly her knowledge gaps when it came to things like clothing made no sense. The romance was sweet but I wasn't really invested and the relationship with the grandfather turned child was a bit creepy (even though he was the most interesting character in the book).
A lot of promise but not greatly executed.
This was a bit disappointing. I am very interested the history of Ireland and the time period depicted in this book. However, this took a backseat to the personal development of the main character who I found quite weak. I don't think the author did enough to set up who she was before going back in time which made her a bit of a blank slate. Her utter helplessness in the middle of the book made her unbelievable as the independent successful author she is meant to be and being someone who has apparently researched this era thoroughly her knowledge gaps when it came to things like clothing made no sense. The romance was sweet but I wasn't really invested and the relationship with the grandfather turned child was a bit creepy (even though he was the most interesting character in the book).
A lot of promise but not greatly executed.
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence, Gore, and War
luchikreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, War, Police brutality, Hate crime, Grief, Gun violence, Death of parent, Death, and Classism
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content
thatjds's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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? No
4.5
Amy Harmon excellently weaves the story through time, tying element together. The book carries you along an emotional journey with both joy and melancholy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, War, and Violence
Moderate: Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Gun violence
kat1105's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual content, War, Violence, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Colonisation
sjanke2's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Blood, Death, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
asourceoffiction's review against another edition
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I know so little about Michael Collins and Ireland in the early 20th Century, and thus book weaves the fiction with history which is absolutely fascinating. There is real poetry in the writing and the pace is quite slow - at times that combination worked brilliantly, and at others I felt it was dragging a little, which was a shame.
But overall I was really invested in this story of time travel, love and revolution - though thinking too much about how actions in the past might affect the future could fry your brain; thankfully in this case it was quite cleverly done!
While I was reading I did discover a trope I've realised I really don't like though; reading diary entries which contain extensive conversations or speech. When has anyone ever transcribed a conversation into their diary in real life!
But overall I was really invested in this story of time travel, love and revolution - though thinking too much about how actions in the past might affect the future could fry your brain; thankfully in this case it was quite cleverly done!
While I was reading I did discover a trope I've realised I really don't like though; reading diary entries which contain extensive conversations or speech. When has anyone ever transcribed a conversation into their diary in real life!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Murder
emileereadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I have seen this compared to Outlander, and it does have similarities such as the time travel and the love story. But What the Wind Knows is MUCH less steamy. In fact the love scenes are so linearly written and short that they feel closed door. This book is also more linear than Outlander.
In reading I really learned more about the fight for Ireland's independence. And this is in no way Amy Harmon's fault, but I had a hard time orienting myself in this book because I am not familiar with 1920s Ireland. Amy gives lots of context for you to understand, but I still felt a bit adrift. That's on me though. I also think my reading of Outlander affected how I read this book because I kept expecting the time period to be much further back.
While Anne is a great main character, I adored many of the side characters and wanted more of their stories too. Especially at the end I was craving more time with two of the characters. Really I wish there had been a cliff hanger and maybe a whole second book.
Overall I really enjoyed the reading experience, but it fell short of being a book I loved because I never felt fully immersed in the world.
In reading I really learned more about the fight for Ireland's independence. And this is in no way Amy Harmon's fault, but I had a hard time orienting myself in this book because I am not familiar with 1920s Ireland. Amy gives lots of context for you to understand, but I still felt a bit adrift. That's on me though. I also think my reading of Outlander affected how I read this book because I kept expecting the time period to be much further back.
While Anne is a great main character, I adored many of the side characters and wanted more of their stories too. Especially at the end I was craving more time with two of the characters. Really I wish there had been a cliff hanger and maybe a whole second book.
Overall I really enjoyed the reading experience, but it fell short of being a book I loved because I never felt fully immersed in the world.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Murder and Sexual content
landawn's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Moving, thoughtful, heartbreaking, yet heartwarming romance, all centered in early 20th century Ireland. Elements of time travel require a suspension of belief, but it it’s wrapped in Gaelic lore and legend in a palatable way. The story has lots of historical detail - if that is not your jam, I would not recommend. However, you are interested in Irish history and heartwarming romance novels, this is the book for you.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Gun violence, Violence, and Pregnancy