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A review by nessreadsalot
Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Set in 1990, when a child is killed on a housing estate in London the finger is pointed at an Irish family.
This book takes us through the aftermath of the child's death and also back to tell the story of how the family came to London.
I loved this book, the despair and hopeless circumstances the family found themselves in were written so well and with such empathy.
The story of the child became almost incidental and faded to the background of the story of this family and I loved it.
This book takes us through the aftermath of the child's death and also back to tell the story of how the family came to London.
I loved this book, the despair and hopeless circumstances the family found themselves in were written so well and with such empathy.
The story of the child became almost incidental and faded to the background of the story of this family and I loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Pregnancy, Child death, and Suicidal thoughts