Ratings12
Average rating4
An incandescent novel from one of our greatest living novelists (The Times) about the inheritance of trauma, wonder, and love across three generations of women.
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The premise is compelling, exploring the navigation of familial trauma by women across different generations, along with commentary on Irish intellectual immigration to the US for better opportunities and women artists/relatives living in the shadow of Irish male intellectuals/artists. The author navigates these themes skillfully, enriching the narrative without becoming overly heavy-handed. However, the lasting impact seems somewhat temporary, almost forgettable. Additionally, I'm unsure about my feelings regarding the portrayal of Nell, the 20-something millennial or Gen Z (it's not clear), especially since I'm close to her age, and she felt somewhat formulaic.
3.75/5
Well, I am not sure how I feel about this book. I just honestly feel I read it? And then I just had like no thoughts while actually reading it? Not sure if that is my own fault, like my headpsace or it was the actual book.
I cant reacll anything really bad about it. So I can not really justify any lower star rating but I alos can not justify any higher.
I found the general writing style intresting and fun. I enjoyed the overall way it was written and how it was not as easy for me as a reader to understand and tis time I did not mind that.
So, I think that is all pretty much