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what_heather_loves 's review for:
The Story Collector
by Evie Woods
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"My skin prickled as I poured the tea. I had no idea that my neighbours had such a close affinity with the other world. Was it something we all experienced, yet kept close to our breasts for fear of betraying The Good People and suffering the consequences? And what of Harold? Would his story collecting release the secrets and cause untold chaos?"
County Clare in rural, West Coast Ireland in 1911-12 and 2011-12. The reader meets two women grieving the loss of their sister and daughter respectively. Bound by location and a found diary, fleeing a broken marriage, American Sarah escapes into the world of farmer's daughter Anna, assistant to visiting American academic, Harold, who is researching Ireland's myths and fairy folk. Grounded in the Irish landscape, in na Daoine Maithe (The Good People AKA fairy creatures), and in the societal expectations of each era results in an intoxicating and ensconsing tale. I loved the duel storylines and longed for happy endings for Sarah, Anna, Oran and Harold. There are secrets, mysteries and love in this beautiful story of hope and determination woven with Irish folkore.
County Clare in rural, West Coast Ireland in 1911-12 and 2011-12. The reader meets two women grieving the loss of their sister and daughter respectively. Bound by location and a found diary, fleeing a broken marriage, American Sarah escapes into the world of farmer's daughter Anna, assistant to visiting American academic, Harold, who is researching Ireland's myths and fairy folk. Grounded in the Irish landscape, in na Daoine Maithe (The Good People AKA fairy creatures), and in the societal expectations of each era results in an intoxicating and ensconsing tale. I loved the duel storylines and longed for happy endings for Sarah, Anna, Oran and Harold. There are secrets, mysteries and love in this beautiful story of hope and determination woven with Irish folkore.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Animal death, Child death, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent