The Queen of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan

The Queen of Dirt Island

Donal Ryan

208 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

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The Aylward women of Nenagh, Tipperary, are mad about each other, but you wouldn't always think it. You'd have to know them to know - in spite of what the neighbours might say about raised voices and dramatic scenes - that their house is a place o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 503 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
reflective 74%
hopeful 47%
funny 40%
sad 33%
inspiring 20%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 9%
tense 9%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 19%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.07

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