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1 hour, 57 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781696604925
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HighBridge
Publication date: 14 December 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 21,249 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
sad 50%
hopeful 35%
dark 30%
inspiring 22%
challenging 17%
informative 13%
mysterious 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Child abuse, ConfinementModerate
Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotryMinor
Death of parent, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts1 hour, 57 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781696604925
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: HighBridge
Publication date: 14 December 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 21,249 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
sad 50%
hopeful 35%
dark 30%
inspiring 22%
challenging 17%
informative 13%
mysterious 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Child abuse, ConfinementModerate
Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotryMinor
Death of parent, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts