Trespasses by Louise Kennedy

Trespasses

Louise Kennedy with Bird Brennan (Narrator)

8 hours, 59 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, a shattering novel about a young woman caught between allegiance to community and a dangerous passion.Amid daily reports of violence, Cushla lives a quiet life with her mother in a small town near Belfa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,370 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
sad 72%
dark 52%
reflective 49%
tense 42%
challenging 30%
informative 18%
hopeful 6%
mysterious 5%
funny 4%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 21%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 39% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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