A review by robyncoleman
The Wonder by Emma Donoghue

challenging dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Wanted to read this before I watched the film with Florence Pugh. It’s undeniably an Irish tale… slow paced, dreary, dark and mysterious. It’s drenched in Religion too. I did enjoy it, but one would definitely have to be in the mood for it.