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272 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529112139
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 June 2021
Description
From the Booker-winning Irish author, a brilliant and moving novel about fame, sexual power, and a daughter’s search to understand her mother’s hidden truths.This is the story of Irish theatre legend Katherine O’Dell, as told by her daughter Norah...
Community Reviews Summary of 809 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
sad 45%
dark 36%
challenging 24%
funny 13%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual violence, AddictionModerate
Mental illness, Sexual assault, MisogynyMinor
Eating disorder, Racism, Suicidal thoughts272 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529112139
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 June 2021
Description
From the Booker-winning Irish author, a brilliant and moving novel about fame, sexual power, and a daughter’s search to understand her mother’s hidden truths.This is the story of Irish theatre legend Katherine O’Dell, as told by her daughter Norah...
Community Reviews Summary of 809 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
sad 45%
dark 36%
challenging 24%
funny 13%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 39% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 39% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual violence, AddictionModerate
Mental illness, Sexual assault, MisogynyMinor
Eating disorder, Racism, Suicidal thoughts