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The Queen of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan
4.0
emotional hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I found the writing style a bit challenging—particularly the absence of quotation marks in dialogue—but once I got used to it, I was fully immersed in the story. At times, I wished I knew more about Irish history, especially regarding "The Troubles," to fully grasp some of the references. Overall, it was an emotional and rewarding read.

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