The Country Girls by Edna O'Brien

188 pages first pub 1960 (editions) user-added

fiction classics lighthearted fast-paced
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Meet Kate and Baba, two young Irish country girls who have spent their childhood together. As they leave the safety of their convent school in search of life and love in the big city, they struggle to maintain their somewhat tumultuous relationshi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 425 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 50%
sad 45%
funny 31%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 21%
dark 19%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 11%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
tense 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 31%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.64

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