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cecilialau_'s review against another edition
4.5
I really appreciate and enjoy the Northern Irish voice (dialogue and setting).
It’s been marketed with references to Derry Girls which I don’t see as noteworthy beyond the Northern Irish setting and the Troubles - and it’s not YA, but I get the desire from the publishers to do so (I just don’t want ppl to be disappointed and then for that to take away from this wonderful book). And yes, Majella shares some characteristics with Eleanor Oliphant (…is Completely Fine), but I still think this book stands on its own.
- Just want to add that I love all three.
Anyway, just a very good read imo
It’s been marketed with references to Derry Girls which I don’t see as noteworthy beyond the Northern Irish setting and the Troubles - and it’s not YA, but I get the desire from the publishers to do so (I just don’t want ppl to be disappointed and then for that to take away from this wonderful book). And yes, Majella shares some characteristics with Eleanor Oliphant (…is Completely Fine), but I still think this book stands on its own.
- Just want to add that I love all three.
Anyway, just a very good read imo
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Alcohol, Abandonment, Addiction, Emotional abuse, Murder, and Pedophilia
Minor: Fatphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Cursing, Grief, Medical content, and Sexual content
jess_segraves's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Pedophilia
Minor: Death and Abandonment
shivane's review
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book gave me a sense of nostalgia for a life I haven't lived. The way I was sucked into Majella's world and felt each emotion that she conveyed. Truthfully, I want to keep reading about her life and what she does with the rest of her story. Every time Majella went to work in the chipper, I craved fish and chips. The night I finished this book, my roommate came home and asked me if I wanted to go to McDonald's. We went to Mickie D's and I got a filet o fish and fries to try to emulate the chipper vibes. I wish I could experience being in North Ireland. Also, to be honest, I don't really understand what quite happened with her dad or her grandmother but I stuck with the book to experience Majella's world as she asks "What can ah get chew?”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Cursing, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual content
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