66 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802158758
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Description
An exquisite winter tale of courage - and its cost, set in Catholic Ireland. It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,962 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 51%
hopeful 35%
dark 29%
inspiring 21%
challenging 19%
informative 11%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Child abuseModerate
Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotryMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Vomit
66 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802158758
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Description
An exquisite winter tale of courage - and its cost, set in Catholic Ireland. It is 1985, in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal and timber merchant, faces into his busiest season. As he does the rounds, he...
Community Reviews Summary of 6,962 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 51%
hopeful 35%
dark 29%
inspiring 21%
challenging 19%
informative 11%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Forced institutionalization, Confinement, Child abuseModerate
Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Religious bigotryMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Vomit