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kevinmccarrick's review
challenging
informative
tense
slow-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
carlislerose17's review against another edition
4.0
Read more like a textbook than a novel in some spots, but I still liked it. Loved the characters and their courage.
bgg616's review against another edition
3.0
A good read for those who want to understand the 1916 Irish uprising. I prefer reading history.
katymvt's review against another edition
4.0
Well rounded characters. Exciting action. Very descriptive.
suvata's review
5.0
The Easter Rising (Irish: Éirí Amach na Cásca), also known as the Easter Rebellion, was an armed insurrection in Ireland which took place during Easter Week, 1916. I read this book in honor of the 100th anniversary of this event.
The Rebellion was mounted by Irish republicans to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic. The Irish republicans were numbered 1,250 in Dublin while the British Army numbered 16,000 troops and 1,000 armed police. Talk about a mismatch!
This book combines real events and real people with fictional characters in order to tell the story of the 1916 Easter Uprising. I love these kind of books because you get a real feel for the event. I think it's a great way to learn history.
This is the first of five books in this series. I plan on eventually reading all five. It's a funny coincidence that I finished this one on St. Patrick's Day 2016.
The Rebellion was mounted by Irish republicans to end British rule in Ireland and establish an independent Irish Republic. The Irish republicans were numbered 1,250 in Dublin while the British Army numbered 16,000 troops and 1,000 armed police. Talk about a mismatch!
This book combines real events and real people with fictional characters in order to tell the story of the 1916 Easter Uprising. I love these kind of books because you get a real feel for the event. I think it's a great way to learn history.
This is the first of five books in this series. I plan on eventually reading all five. It's a funny coincidence that I finished this one on St. Patrick's Day 2016.
thelizmaguire's review
5.0
An excellent novel, but not a light undertaking.
Morgan's writing style is verbose and lengthy, with little to no romantic imagery in the last two hundred pages or so. However, for a five hundred plus page novel, I felt I left "1916" with an enriched understanding of the Irish rebellion that I wouldn't have gained anywhere else. Llywelyn personifies great historical characters, so that in the conclusion, you cheer with them and you cry for them.
This book touches a personal place for me, as an Irish American with roots in the rebellion. I felt like I was there in the G.P.O. with Ned and Pearse and Shelia,and that's an experience I'm very grateful to Morgan for providing me.
It is certainly a novel for those deeply interested in the subject matter. It educates while entertaining, with a somewhat cliche but still lovably classic love story coinciding with the coming-of-age story of Ned Halloran. When starting this novel, be prepared to give yourself over to it. I could sit and read hundreds of pages a day and never feel an hour pass. It's rare that a book captures my attention so.
Thank you Morgan for an exceptional novel.
Morgan's writing style is verbose and lengthy, with little to no romantic imagery in the last two hundred pages or so. However, for a five hundred plus page novel, I felt I left "1916" with an enriched understanding of the Irish rebellion that I wouldn't have gained anywhere else. Llywelyn personifies great historical characters, so that in the conclusion, you cheer with them and you cry for them.
This book touches a personal place for me, as an Irish American with roots in the rebellion. I felt like I was there in the G.P.O. with Ned and Pearse and Shelia,and that's an experience I'm very grateful to Morgan for providing me.
It is certainly a novel for those deeply interested in the subject matter. It educates while entertaining, with a somewhat cliche but still lovably classic love story coinciding with the coming-of-age story of Ned Halloran. When starting this novel, be prepared to give yourself over to it. I could sit and read hundreds of pages a day and never feel an hour pass. It's rare that a book captures my attention so.
Thank you Morgan for an exceptional novel.
kellynanne's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
tense
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
4.25
kboc923's review
5.0
read on the recommendation of my mother - this is a GREAT book if you like or are interested in irish history. this book tells the story of the 1916 easter rising, using a fictional main character along with historical figures.
i knew a fair amount about the rising, but found this story fascinating. fair warning - i did find myself singing irish songs to myself as historic figures from the song were mentioned, most notably 'grace' and 'james connolly'.
i referred back to the map of dublin at the front of the book often, it really did come in handy.
i knew a fair amount about the rising, but found this story fascinating. fair warning - i did find myself singing irish songs to myself as historic figures from the song were mentioned, most notably 'grace' and 'james connolly'.
i referred back to the map of dublin at the front of the book often, it really did come in handy.
katrinaburch's review
4.0
What a book... I had read Edward Rutherfurd's Rebel's of Ireland and while I really enjoyed that book, I felt he rushed the last 32 years (his book only goes to 1932 or so) in Ireland so a friend recommended me this series to help "fill" in the gap so to speak. And boy it was extremely helpful! Really enjoyed Llywelyn's writing style (though has a person with a history degree myself, I wish she would have used footnotes rather than endnotes so I wouldn't have to keep flipping back and forth to see references). The uprising of 1916 really came to life in the book and helped me to better understand what was going on at the time. My only complaint is that but I guess she will in the next novel? I'm hoping!
Anyway, if you want to read a great book on early 20th century Irish history, this is one to do it.
Spoiler
Ms. Llywelyn didn't update what happened to Kathleen (Ned's sister)Anyway, if you want to read a great book on early 20th century Irish history, this is one to do it.