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kjm19's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a compelling book. Contemporary Irish literature seems to be unstoppable in my view!
The characters are interesting, quirky, and flawed. The way Caroline describes them is evocative and playful. She brings a level of nostalgia to their world - even though I cannot relate - it feels like I was there. The relationships are deep and convincing, every twist and turn in their lives is surprising yet believable at the same time. The flow of the narrative entwining the past with the present isn’t distracting, you are just totally immersed with her wordplay and descriptions.
The plot is all things political and societal, yet the same time totally personal. The effortless weaving of the wider context of their world with their personal lives paints such a vivid and convincing depiction of their young lives and the good and bad decisions that they make in their specific circumstances. The ending is also satisfying. Everything works!
It is clever and enchanting. I look forward to reading more of her work.
The characters are interesting, quirky, and flawed. The way Caroline describes them is evocative and playful. She brings a level of nostalgia to their world - even though I cannot relate - it feels like I was there. The relationships are deep and convincing, every twist and turn in their lives is surprising yet believable at the same time. The flow of the narrative entwining the past with the present isn’t distracting, you are just totally immersed with her wordplay and descriptions.
The plot is all things political and societal, yet the same time totally personal. The effortless weaving of the wider context of their world with their personal lives paints such a vivid and convincing depiction of their young lives and the good and bad decisions that they make in their specific circumstances. The ending is also satisfying. Everything works!
It is clever and enchanting. I look forward to reading more of her work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Miscarriage, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Abortion, Alcohol, Death of parent, Drug use, and Outing
tiffanyjeannine's review against another edition
4.0
Does this give Sally Rooney vibes because they’re both Irish and use the same audiobook narrator or is this just Irish fiction? I guess I need to read more stories by Irish authors to figure it out. Anyway, if you enjoy Sally Rooney’s stories, you’ll enjoy this. Though this does have more of a definitive storyline than Rooney’s books and not as much of an abrupt ending, but still kind of open ended. So like the vibes are similar, but the execution is a little different.
Overall, I wouldn’t say this is a funny story. More so a story about a group of people trying to survive the recession and the incident that connects them. There are some funny moments sprinkled throughout, but not enough that I would classify this as a comedy.
Overall, I wouldn’t say this is a funny story. More so a story about a group of people trying to survive the recession and the incident that connects them. There are some funny moments sprinkled throughout, but not enough that I would classify this as a comedy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Abortion, and Infidelity
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: Infertility
ellenvroth's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Abortion
alliemikes's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Infidelity, and Abortion
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Infertility
elizastudying's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved this book. Couldn’t stop reading it, though at times it was a bit melancholy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Abortion
oliviaemily's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
really enjoyed this! zippy, funny, nostalgic & playful whilst ultimately (tw) hinging on access to abortion
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Miscarriage, and Infidelity
damla_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
annaholla's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Infidelity, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Infertility
coleyshean's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion
alicesayshi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Abortion, and Pregnancy