65 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 19 October 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 6,760 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 51%
hopeful 35%
dark 29%
inspiring 22%
challenging 18%
informative 11%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 30%
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
65 pages • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 19 October 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 6,760 reviews
Moods
emotional 63%
sad 51%
hopeful 35%
dark 29%
inspiring 22%
challenging 18%
informative 11%
mysterious 8%
tense 8%
relaxing 3%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
fast 30%
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