A review by alexerllent
The Gathering by Anne Enright

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This novel parses through grief and trauma in a way that is not unlike the hologram computers used in movie franchises such as Marvel. Memories, true or false, circulate all around you before falling into place. While not a diverse set of characters, the lives of the characters included critique Ireland's conservative social and government structures.
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