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Long Island by Colm Tóibín
4.0
emotional reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I wanted to scream at these people!  Missed opportunities, secrets, lies, innuendo, bad choices.  A good story if you can stick with these stifled situations and disheartening lives.  I have high hopes for Rosella…