The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue

The Pull of the Stars

Emma Donoghue

295 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional medium-paced
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The old world dying on its feet, a new one struggling to be born . . .Dublin, 1918. In a country doubly ravaged by war and disease, Nurse Julia Power works at an understaffed hospital in the city centre, where expectant mothers who have come down ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,027 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
sad 72%
dark 40%
informative 37%
reflective 29%
tense 28%
challenging 27%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 28%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.98

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