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192 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786891433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Description
With three novels and two short story collections published, Kevin Barry has steadily established his stature as one of the finest writers not just in Ireland but in the English language. All of his prodigious gifts of language, character, and set...
Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
dark 50%
emotional 46%
sad 46%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 19%
challenging 19%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, PregnancyModerate
Addiction, Sexual content, Misogyny
192 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786891433
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Description
With three novels and two short story collections published, Kevin Barry has steadily established his stature as one of the finest writers not just in Ireland but in the English language. All of his prodigious gifts of language, character, and set...
Community Reviews Summary of 223 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
dark 50%
emotional 46%
sad 46%
mysterious 26%
adventurous 19%
challenging 19%
relaxing 15%
hopeful 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 37% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 44% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, PregnancyModerate
Addiction, Sexual content, Misogyny