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4.38 AVERAGE
4.38 AVERAGE
oliviakateamerica's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
braynard's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Wonderful poetry about nature, life, and Irish history. Anyone interested in Ireland should definitely read this.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Religious bigotry
There's references to Bog mummies (death bodies preserved in bogs) and the conflict between Catholics and Protestants.geektastically's review
5.0
I can't accurately put into words my feelings on this poetry. It'll make you think and feel things and think and feel some more. Just like I think good poetry should do to a person.
meagankc21's review
3.0
not the kind of poetry I'm used to reading but I appreciated the imagery and Irish themes throughout
abetterjulie's review
4.0
My first foray with any of Heaney's work, and I was happily surprised by the comfort and revelation of his voice and style. The first book, Death of a Naturalist was my favorite of the four and Wintering Out was my least favorite. My favorite poem was Mid-Term Break - one of the most heartbreaking endings to a poem that exists. I own this collection on audio, read by Heaney himself, and it's excellent.