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mjtwo
Milkman | Anna Burns
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17-21 Nov 24 (audiobook)
I loved this audiobook but can understand it would be a difficult read.
Set in Northern Ireland during The Troubles, the story is narrated by Middle Sister, an apparently Catholic teenager who is negotiating entry into adulthood in a suspicious, conservative and fearful society. She is stalked by the lecherous middle-aged Milkman and unsure about her relationship with Maybe Boyfriend.
The Wee Sisters are wonderfully funny!

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Readerann
Trespasses | Louise Kennedy
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I was drawn into this story of a young schoolteacher in Ireland during The Troubles. Cushla is trying to get by despite her alcoholic mother and love of the wrong man. It all felt very authentic.

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IuliaC
Trespasses | Louise Kennedy
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This book is beautiful and heart-wrenching through its realistic depictions of normal people trying to live their ordinary lives in extremely violent times.

In 1970s' Belfast, a young Catholic school teacher falls in love with a Protestant married man and we see the tragedy of living during the Troubles unfold.

I enjoyed both this one and "Milkman".

sarahbarnes Ditto! 1mo
IuliaC @sarahbarnes 😃👍 1mo
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Gleefulreader
Slowworm's Song | Andrew Miller
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Terrific day at the used bookstore with lots of great finds from Europa and other small presses. Also was able to hit the amazing periodical store (which unfortunately is closing after many years due to a rent hike - hoping desperately they can find a new location) and snagged the two most recent Paris Reviews. #europacollective

Lindy Elena Knows ❤️ 1mo
Tamra Enjoy Elena! It‘s marvelous. 1mo
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Mirazzles
Milkman | Anna Burns
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I came home to this book at my door. My friend sent this to me from across the country. Time to get reading!

zezeki I've read this few months ago, and absolutely loved it! It is a bit slow to read, but it's really good! 1mo
Mirazzles @zezeki I‘m on chapter two and so far I‘m liking it! It‘s definitely interesting! 1mo
SamAnne Recommend reading the non-fiction Say Nothing about the Irish Troubles. Hard to put down. 1mo
Mirazzles @SamAnne I‘ll have to check it out. Thank you! 😊 1mo
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Kimberlone
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One of the best nonfiction books I‘ve read recently. Really well written and researched. I knew very little about this conflict, and I feel like I learned a lot. I wouldn‘t say this is a flaw, but the book doesn‘t aim to be a comprehensive history of the Troubles. It focuses primarily on the culture of secrecy and fear that the IRA cultivated in Northern Ireland, highlighting several key figures. The backstory of the cover image is amazing.

SamAnne Same experience with this book. One of my best reads of the decade. 3mo
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Kimberlone
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Loving these new monthly wrap up graphics from Storygraph. You can really tell I had a major reading slump during the middle of the month, which resulted in me only finishing 4 total books in August. My top read was Say Nothing (will post a separate review soon!).

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Rissreads
Trespasses | Louise Kennedy
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I listened to this.
Northern Ireland in the 70‘s is a scary place! I was most affected by the young school children who are forced to grow up way before they should. Their childhoods stolen by the reality of life in conflict. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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BkClubCare
Trespasses | Louise Kennedy
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Everything I read in July 2024; tagged book was my favorite.