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532 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374537357
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 14 November 2017
Description
A treasure of world literature back in print, featuring a new introduction by Eimear McBrideThe country girls are Caithleen "Kate" Brady and Bridget "Baba" Brennan, and their story begins in the repressive atmosphere of a small village in the west...
Community Reviews Summary of 271 reviews
Moods
sad 62%
dark 54%
reflective 51%
funny 28%
challenging 25%
tense 17%
adventurous 14%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 24%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 29% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 29% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Racism
532 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780374537357
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date: 14 November 2017
Description
A treasure of world literature back in print, featuring a new introduction by Eimear McBrideThe country girls are Caithleen "Kate" Brady and Bridget "Baba" Brennan, and their story begins in the repressive atmosphere of a small village in the west...
Community Reviews Summary of 271 reviews
Moods
sad 62%
dark 54%
reflective 51%
funny 28%
challenging 25%
tense 17%
adventurous 14%
informative 8%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 24%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 29% | No: 19%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 48% | No: 29% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Homophobia, Racism