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jinni's review
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informative
mysterious
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medium-paced
3.25
finny_cat's review
I found the politics tough to follow and get my head around. There were some very enjoyable parts of the book but it was too heavy going for me and I couldn’t stick it out.
deckofkeys's review against another edition
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5.0
Harrowing and yet still hopeful in a way. It’s an essential read for not just Irish history, but history in general.
smithnaomi's review against another edition
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4.5
I loved the many insights into healthcare in Ireland through modern history. From learning about public health issues & the squalor of the tenaments in Dublin, I was fascinated. The book is quick paced and absorbing, I really loved reading it.
jdurkan91's review
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3.0
A different look into Irish history with more obscure murders framing different periods. Listened on audiobook and it is just like the podcast. While enjoyable, I did find that it felt like a slew of these podcasts rolled into one book. Pro: I learned more on Irish history by having an obscure murder framing it. Enjoyable, would recommend.
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