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A review by katewhite77
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Stunning, Just Stunning. Especially For A Debut.
It could be argued that you have to suspend your disbelief plot wise but I can forgive it. Oh god can I forgive it because otherwise this story could not have been told and it needed to be told. It could also be said that this novel is less about plot and more about the frailties of human nature in extreme circumstances.
The novel tells the story of one women's elicit affair during the early days of the Troubles in Belfast. The writing is exquisite.
Yes Cushla makes questionable decisions at times but don't we all. Sometimes they are just part of being being human and a good one at that.
It could be argued that you have to suspend your disbelief plot wise but I can forgive it. Oh god can I forgive it because otherwise this story could not have been told and it needed to be told. It could also be said that this novel is less about plot and more about the frailties of human nature in extreme circumstances.
The novel tells the story of one women's elicit affair during the early days of the Troubles in Belfast. The writing is exquisite.
Yes Cushla makes questionable decisions at times but don't we all. Sometimes they are just part of being being human and a good one at that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Murder, Violence, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Grief, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Bullying and Police brutality