A review by donaldleitch
The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

This historical novel pulls the reader into an overcrowded maternity room of a Dublin hospital at the height of the Spanish flu epidemic. The First World War is still in progress, maiming those involved both physically and mentally. The novel also touches on the Irish uprisings of the period and the influence of the Catholic Church in the day to day lives of many. With these themes, it is hard to say that I enjoyed the novel, however I found the novel both enlightening and inspiring.
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