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Angela Williams

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Ingenius revealing of mindsets during the Troubles

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Reviewed: 07-01-23

I was addicted to this book from the outset. it is perfectly narrated with a clear Northern voice; one can never settle into the strangeness of the living situation of- we presume- one of the roughest areas in Belfast in the Troubles in the 70's. It is told in a very explanatory and disjointed way that somehow works perfectly. It explores abhorable treatment of women, stalking, hypocrisy. I hope Anna Burns has another novel as consuming as this one.

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Colourful and crazy

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4 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed: 01-05-21

I was surprised and shocked throughout this book. Great story telling from Noah. It casually highlights how recent the insanely prejudiced apartheid regime carried on until.

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Skilled narrator, plausible storyline chauvinistic

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Reviewed: 13-01-21

Excellent narrator, managing to do realistic voices across the life of the same characters. Pity about the overshadowing chauvenistic content throughout the book. It ruined my enjoyment of the story and empathy for the author. Well crafted story, no less.

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Incredible hist fict heart warming&breaking

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Reviewed: 10-01-18

Wonderful narrator, he put a lot of thought into each character. I can't imagine a better narrator. I didn't want it to end. incredible historical fiction, often heart warming moments where your heart is breaking simultaneously, for each of the characters. I feel like I learnt from it- the book is full of wisdom.

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