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260 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 10 September 2007
Description
Anne Enright is a dazzling writer of international stature and one of Ireland's most singular voices. Now she delivers The Gathering, a moving, evocative portrait of a large Irish family and a shot of fresh blood into the Irish literary tradition,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,647 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
reflective 66%
emotional 62%
challenging 38%
tense 20%
mysterious 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Sexual assault, Child abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Mental illness, Pedophilia
260 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802170392
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press, Black Cat
Publication date: 10 September 2007
Description
Anne Enright is a dazzling writer of international stature and one of Ireland's most singular voices. Now she delivers The Gathering, a moving, evocative portrait of a large Irish family and a shot of fresh blood into the Irish literary tradition,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,647 reviews
Moods
sad 71%
reflective 66%
emotional 62%
challenging 38%
tense 20%
mysterious 6%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Sexual assault, Child abuseModerate
Alcoholism, Mental illness, Pedophilia