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By: WELL 168
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2025-06-30 12:19:29 |
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A great read. Would recommend it. Well-written. |
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By: NAP 016
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2023-04-12 11:39:17 |
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The group found this to be a very sad story and are looking forward to 'happier' themes in our next book. Several appreciated the prose, imagery and reminders about 20th century events. Mostly positive feedback and a book worth reading. |
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By: UPHU 002
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2023-04-12 10:36:31 |
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Our members found this quite a sad story, but found the tale Lily told of her life from the early 20th century until her 'death' at the end of the century quite absorbing. It is still a big question mark as to whether she died or not. We enjoyed the writing and the Irishness of the story. It was an enjoyable read but not altogether memorable. |
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By: WANG 005
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2023-04-12 10:03:04 |
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Lovely worded phrases. Enjoyable. |
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By: WELL 156
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2023-03-28 14:57:37 |
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Opinions were mixed. Most liked the book, some liked it very much, and one didn't like it at all. Several mentioned they felt parts of the story were implausible. I think everyone found it a very sad book. But the majority decision was that it was a good book and well worth reading. |
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By: DUNED 012
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2023-03-28 14:54:26 |
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Mostly enjoyed although sad. |
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By: WAIKA 001
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2023-03-28 14:53:50 |
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Everyone enjoyed this book. The imagery and the language used by the author was delightful and we all agreed that the author painted wonderful pictures with words. The story was very clever with great skill being demonstrated in the way in which he wove all the threads of the novel together. A thoroughly enjoyable book. Recommend it to all. |
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By: UPHU 001
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2023-03-28 14:50:46 |
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All enjoyed the "Irishness" - she maintained her Irishness over all the decades through thick and thin. Clever title. So very sad, like so many immigrants looking for the promised land. Didn't really see it as "antiwar", although it did emphasise the sadness and "uselessness" of war. |
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By: WELL 001
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2023-03-28 14:46:08 |
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We all enjoyed this very much. We had earlier read 'A Long Long Way', which is one reason we chose another book by this author. Very well written - we thoroughly recommend it to other groups. |
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By: AUCK 100
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2023-03-28 14:36:54 |
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A beautifully written story, which showed the futility of war and the impact it has across generations. Recommended. |
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By: AUCK 277
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2023-03-28 14:32:58 |
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Some thought the book was too meandering and dreary, others enjoyed it and learned some interesting things. |
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By: MOTUE 005
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2023-03-28 14:31:56 |
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Wide ranging discussion on family links, war, death and hope from this book. Discussion on how the author wrote from the female perspective and, being male, did well. |
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By: AUCK 199
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2023-03-28 14:30:31 |
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The usual lively discussion. Everyone agreed that Sebastian Barry writes exquisitely, and most agreed with Raymond Huber's insightful notes. Only one member was unhappy about the ending. |
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By: WHITIAN 001
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2023-03-28 14:27:56 |
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Enjoyed by some. Others did not like the writing style. |
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By: CHCH 378
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2018-12-10 12:07:42 |
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Some of the group found this book hard to get into but once you mastered this it was a great story. |
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