A review by library_kb
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy

challenging sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I think I might have been able to enjoy this more if I had a better understanding of Irish history, but I really struggled to understand what was going on, especially when slang terms were used. I would have been able to push through that issue if I had cared about the characters, but I found Cushla highly frustrating to follow. She kept making awful choices, recognized that they were awful, and then just kept making them? At one point, it seemed like she was justifying her relationship because her home life wasn't great, but at the same time, she recognized her participation in the relationship was putting others in her shoes. Overall, I struggled with this one, and don't have a ton that I really enjoyed, but people who like character focused and "literary" works might enjoy this one. 
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