Irish folklore

Helene_2008 · Post by **Helene_2008** » 04 Mar 2020, 21:38

I honestly didn't know much about the famine before reading this book. Therefore, I appreciate that I was able to learn about some Irish history while reading this book.

ElizaBeth Adams · Post by **ElizaBeth Adams** » 05 Mar 2020, 10:01

I liked the inclusion of the ghost stories. Yeat's son was probably my favorite. I have some Irish ancestry but really don't know much about Ireland's history. This book inspired me to dig a little deeper into this part of my heritage.

AntonelaMaria · Post by **AntonelaMaria** » 06 Mar 2020, 08:18

sri varshini303041 wrote: ↑02 Mar 2020, 09:46 I read a novel by James Joyce called The Dubliners. It is a collection of 15 short stories and almost every story has the underlying theme of irish revival and famine.
Also I read the drama Riders to the Sea by Synge. Its main themes are mysticism and the power of the sea. It has several symbols and motifs to mysticism.I think you would enjoy the drama more.

Thank you for the recommendations!!

vermontelf · Post by **vermontelf** » 06 Mar 2020, 09:48

Twylla wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 09:16 My favorite line in the book was when Bridget said, “A famine is when there isn’t enough food. ‘A Great Hunger’ is what it really was. Thousands were forced to starve.” Bridget felt like the people of Ireland deserved to know the truth behind the suffering and anguish the country had been through. Bridget was so knowledgeable in Irish history. That added a great dimension to the story!

Yes, this struck me also! I loved reading about the history that Bridget so easily shared. Her passion was amazing at teaching the history while keeping the book moving.

Inkroverts · Post by **Inkroverts** » 06 Mar 2020, 21:43

I really enjoy stories that mix with real folklores and myths. I can enjoy a good story and learn something new as the same time.

Mbrooks2518 · Post by **Mbrooks2518** » 06 Mar 2020, 22:30

I haven't had the chance to read the book yet, but I always like book that include legends and folklore. So this just makes me even more interested in reading the book.

[Danielle] · Post by **[Danielle]** » 07 Mar 2020, 10:18

AntonelaMaria wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 05:06 What Irish characters, myths or parts of folklore you like the best? Is that part of the story that you think compliments the book well? Is that something that you knew before or if it made you more curious about it?

I knew about rich Irish history in general but I didn’t know much about it. This book made me want to learn more. I liked how the author put all the details with mystery plotline. It made it even more interesting. Even though the parts about Great Famine were the hardest to read I liked to read about it. Even though all the myths are fascinating I also find them all very scary. So it seems appropriate to put them in a murder mystery book.

I recently visited Ireland and adored it, making me want to learn more about its history. I'm not normally a murder mystery fan, but I'm wondering if this might be a good one to try!

[Danielle] · Post by **[Danielle]** » 07 Mar 2020, 10:28

NetMassimo wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 10:20 I confess my ignorance on the subject, and had read only that some migration waves to the USA followed famine. Reading some details of Irish history was interesting and gave me a broader picture.

I recently visited Ireland and adored it, making me want to learn more about its history. I'm not normally a murder mystery fan, but I'm wondering if this might be a good one to try because of the Irish history tied in!

[Danielle] · Post by **[Danielle]** » 07 Mar 2020, 10:32

Kelyn wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 15:25 Irish and Scottish folklore have been an interest of mine for years, so I already knew quite a bit of what was in the book. I was delighted to see that the author had done their homework! The ghost stories were an added plus.

I recently visited Ireland and adored it, making me want to learn more about its history. I'm not normally a murder mystery fan, but I'm wondering if this might be a good one to try!

[Danielle] · Post by **[Danielle]** » 07 Mar 2020, 10:33

Stephanie Elizabeth wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 20:44 As stated earlier, I am hoping to visit Ireland sometime soon. I have been doing a bit of research on the folklore, but have only perused information briefly. I did find the ghost stories quite spooky and the famine was so awful to read about.

I recently visited Ireland and adored it, making me want to learn more about its history. I'm not normally a murder mystery fan, but I'm wondering if this might be a good one to try!

nanglada · Post by **nanglada** » 07 Mar 2020, 13:27

NetMassimo wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 10:20 I confess my ignorance on the subject, and had read only that some migration waves to the USA followed famine. Reading some details of Irish history was interesting and gave me a broader picture.

You are not alone. I literally didn't know anything about Irish folklore before. I learned so much reading this book.

Zeix · Post by **Zeix** » 08 Mar 2020, 00:52

I have not yet read the book but reading about the Irish wouldn't be so bad

Laura Ungureanu · Post by **Laura Ungureanu** » 08 Mar 2020, 02:37

I don't know anything about Irish folklore. The book certainly teaches some with its ghost stories. It's definitely a subject I'm interested in, but didn't have enough time to get into.

Gathoni1991 · Post by **Gathoni1991** » 08 Mar 2020, 06:40

AntonelaMaria wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 05:06 What Irish characters, myths or parts of folklore you like the best? Is that part of the story that you think compliments the book well? Is that something that you knew before or if it made you more curious about it?

I knew about rich Irish history in general but I didn’t know much about it. This book made me want to learn more. I liked how the author put all the details with mystery plotline. It made it even more interesting. Even though the parts about Great Famine were the hardest to read I liked to read about it. Even though all the myths are fascinating I also find them all very scary. So it seems appropriate to put them in a murder mystery book.

This sounds like a book I would read with relish. I love History, I have loved it since my days in primary school. What's more, Irish history? So this is a definite must read for me.

Laura Lee · Post by **Laura Lee** » 08 Mar 2020, 17:05

I LOVE history, so any novel that entwines facts of history with cultural references is always a winner with me. I actually did know a fair amount of Irish history, but the ghost stories are new to me. I will add that I love Claddagh rings. When my maid of honor got married, she chose one for her wedding ring. I don't have one, but I've always thought they were especially beautiful rings, rich with meaning. Thanks for a fun question!