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The Butchers by Ruth Gilligan
5.0

Clever, captivating & compelling read!

This original plot is a fascinating portrait of Ireland in 1996. Told from multiple viewpoints, all four narrators are convincing and memorable. Though I was particularly fond of Una's character, I enjoyed seeing her adapt and grow throughout the novel.

The mystery weaved throughout kept me turning the pages to reveal the secrets and the twists were expertly placed and kept the momentum, there was never a dull moment.

This book is completely genre-defying, there are lots of points to discuss, this would make a perfect book club pick!

Thanks to Anne Cater & Atlantic Books for sending me this in exchange for an open and honest review.

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