Irish folklore
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Re: Irish folklore
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I agree, these stories added a lot more stock to the main story. It was also interesting to learn aboutJosephe-Anne wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 05:34 The spooky ghost stories added another layer of suspense to the plot, so I appreciated their inclusion.
Before reading this book, I did not know any specific Irish ghost legends, but the author cleverly wrote about the Yeats Tower ghost, which tied in well with the climax of the story.
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I am right there with you. It was as if we were receiving a lesson on another culture's beliefs and traditions in addition to a complex mystery plot. All of the subplots happening within the novel and the focus on Irish folklore helped flush out Claire's character and make her more real in our heads.Josephe-Anne wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 05:34 The spooky ghost stories added another layer of suspense to the plot, so I appreciated their inclusion.
Before reading this book, I did not know any specific Irish ghost legends, but the author cleverly wrote about the Yeats Tower ghost, which tied in well with the climax of the story.
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As for interesting folklore, I recently just learned about hobgoblins and find them fascinating!
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