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272 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771085406
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Emblem Editions
Publication date: 29 April 2009
Description
It is Enniscorthy in the southeast of Ireland in the early 1950s. Eilis Lacey is one among many of her generation who cannot find work at home. Thus when a job is offered in America, it is clear to everyone that she must go. Leaving her family and...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,371 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 37%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 11%
funny 6%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
informative 3%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, VomitModerate
Sexual content, Infidelity, RacismMinor
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Stalking
272 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771085406
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Emblem Editions
Publication date: 29 April 2009
Description
It is Enniscorthy in the southeast of Ireland in the early 1950s. Eilis Lacey is one among many of her generation who cannot find work at home. Thus when a job is offered in America, it is clear to everyone that she must go. Leaving her family and...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,371 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 37%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 11%
funny 6%
challenging 4%
tense 4%
informative 3%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 41%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 68% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, VomitModerate
Sexual content, Infidelity, RacismMinor
Body shaming, Fatphobia, Stalking