What Was Your Favorite Moment or Feature of this Novel? What Was the Worst?

Adedayo+23 · Post by **Adedayo+23** » 06 Mar 2020, 19:23

Twylla wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 14:29 My favorite part of the book was all of the history that was woven into the story. When Bridget was explaining that the great famine was actually the great hunger I had never heard that. Very interesting!

Without a doubt, the author did a remarkable job with the way Ireland’s rich history was infused into the story, bringing it to life in the book’s pages.

Marty_Kelly · Post by **Marty_Kelly** » 07 Mar 2020, 14:51

I've been seeing great reviews about this book. I can't wait to read it.

Jocelyn Eastman · Post by **Jocelyn Eastman** » 07 Mar 2020, 16:44

I think the parts I liked most about this book were the way she described Ireland so it wasn’t too boring and the lead up to Bridget’s murder. You just didn’t know when it was going to happen but you knew it was coming. I did not like the ending. It was too abrupt for me.

Herbstlicht · Post by **Herbstlicht** » 07 Mar 2020, 17:34

This book brings out fascinating memories on Ireland's past. I love the cultural insight of it. I felt like the murder mystery was a bit superfluous.

Jocelyn Eastman · Post by **Jocelyn Eastman** » 07 Mar 2020, 21:10

As I was writing my review I just realized, spoiler alert, the book does not prosecute one of the people involved because they are in the US.

Ireland and the US have extradition treaties and now that also annoys me about the ending.

Post by **Surabhi Rani** » 08 Mar 2020, 04:24

My favorite moments or features of this novel were whenever the female protagonist Hillary remembered her mother with warmth of her heart while visiting her home country Ireland. This forms the backbone of the story and I always like the tale of a mother. Hillary's sense of exploration of past is appreciable!
My worst moment of this novel was the murder of Hillary's loving and aged companion Sarah. I felt sorry for this helper of Hillary's daughter as she represented love, tenderness and goodness of soul!

kperm · Post by **kperm** » 08 Mar 2020, 11:42

Twylla wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 14:29 My favorite part of the book was all of the history that was woven into the story. When Bridget was explaining that the great famine was actually the great hunger I had never heard that. Very interesting!

It was definitely one of the best parts of the book. I found it very interesting and intriguing as well.

kperm · Post by **kperm** » 08 Mar 2020, 11:43

wendilou49 wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 15:20 My favourite part of the story was Hillary's relationship with claire. They are both so free and open, it's very refreshing

I enjoyed reading about their relationship too. I think that the author did a wonderful job developing their relationship.

kperm · Post by **kperm** » 08 Mar 2020, 11:45

B Creech wrote: ↑03 Mar 2020, 09:07 My favorite part was the descriptions of Ireland. I've always dreamed of going there and to Scotland as my ancestry is Scotch-Irish. The worst part for me was on the plane when Claire got her hair caught. I was so worried because I knew she would be devastated if they had to cut her hair to get it loose!

The plane part got me worried as well. I imagined how I would react if I was in her place, and it stressed me out. I agree that the descriptions of Ireland were the best parts.

Ogoskino · Post by **Ogoskino** » 08 Mar 2020, 15:19

I loved how explicitly the author described Ireland. I feel like i have a clear picture of what the country looks and it's funny because i have never been there.

cpru68 · Post by **cpru68** » 08 Mar 2020, 15:46

Jocelyn Eastman wrote: ↑07 Mar 2020, 16:44 I think the parts I liked most about this book were the way she described Ireland so it wasn’t too boring and the lead up to Bridget’s murder. You just didn’t know when it was going to happen but you knew it was coming. I did not like the ending. It was too abrupt for me.

There was quite a bit of foreshadowing regarding Bridget’s demise, but I was slightly hoping it wouldn’t happen at all. I thought the end wrapped up what was presented in the book except I felt a little numb from the death of Sarah. That seemed rather quickly done and over. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me!

cpru68 · Post by **cpru68** » 08 Mar 2020, 15:49

Herbstlicht wrote: ↑07 Mar 2020, 17:34 This book brings out fascinating memories on Ireland's past. I love the cultural insight of it. I felt like the murder mystery was a bit superfluous.

I have to say, I was really surprised by who died in the book. I thought maybe it would be secondary characters like threats to stop Bridgett, but it totally caught me off guard, and it didn’t feel totally real to me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me!

cpru68 · Post by **cpru68** » 08 Mar 2020, 15:52

Jocelyn Eastman wrote: ↑07 Mar 2020, 21:10 As I was writing my review I just realized, spoiler alert, the book does not prosecute one of the people involved because they are in the US.

Ireland and the US have extradition treaties and now that also annoys me about the ending.

Oh...I never even thought of that! Yes, that is aggravating. So many things observed in this book. That’s why reading is such a good way to spend one’s time. You learn even if it’s a fictional work.

cpru68 · Post by **cpru68** » 08 Mar 2020, 15:55

Disneyland wrote: ↑08 Mar 2020, 04:24 My favorite moments or features of this novel were whenever the female protagonist Hillary remembered her mother with warmth of her heart while visiting her home country Ireland. This forms the backbone of the story and I always like the tale of a mother. Hillary's sense of exploration of past is appreciable!
My worst moment of this novel was the murder of Hillary's loving and aged companion Sarah. I felt sorry for this helper of Hillary's daughter as she represented love, tenderness and goodness of soul!

I agree with you. I was a bit shocked by both deaths, frankly, even though we were given a bit of foreshadowing of both. It will be interesting to see where Hillary’s story goes next as far as tracking down her mom. I appreciate you stopping by and sharing your thoughts with me.