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304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781496706133
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Kensington Books
Publication date: 27 December 2016
Description
Dublin, 1962. Within the gated grounds of the convent of The Sisters of the Holy Redemption lies one of the city’s Magdalen Laundries. Once places of refuge, the laundries have evolved into grim workhouses. Some inmates are “fallen” women—unwed mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 419 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
dark 63%
tense 40%
challenging 28%
informative 26%
reflective 19%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Death, Mental illnessModerate
Confinement, Grief, MisogynyMinor
Dysphoria, Alcoholism, Self harm
304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781496706133
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Kensington Books
Publication date: 27 December 2016
Description
Dublin, 1962. Within the gated grounds of the convent of The Sisters of the Holy Redemption lies one of the city’s Magdalen Laundries. Once places of refuge, the laundries have evolved into grim workhouses. Some inmates are “fallen” women—unwed mo...
Community Reviews Summary of 419 reviews
Moods
emotional 71%
dark 63%
tense 40%
challenging 28%
informative 26%
reflective 19%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 15%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 25% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Religious bigotry, Death, Mental illnessModerate
Confinement, Grief, MisogynyMinor
Dysphoria, Alcoholism, Self harm