73 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571368708
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Description
It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him — and encounters the complicit silences...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,912 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 51%
hopeful 35%
dark 30%
inspiring 21%
challenging 19%
informative 11%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Child abuseModerate
Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotryMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Vomit
73 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571368708
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Description
It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he feels the past rising up to meet him — and encounters the complicit silences...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,912 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 51%
hopeful 35%
dark 30%
inspiring 21%
challenging 19%
informative 11%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Child abuseModerate
Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotryMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Vomit