The Hungry Road by Marita Conlon-McKenna

The Hungry Road

Marita Conlon-McKenna

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fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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Ireland's hopes for freedom are dashed with the arrival of a deadly potato blight that strikes terror in the heart of its people.Skibbereen, 1845. Seamstress Mary Sullivan's dreams of a better future are shattered as she looks out over their ruine...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

sad 73%
emotional 63%
dark 42%
informative 31%
challenging 26%
reflective 21%
hopeful 15%
tense 15%
inspiring 10%
adventurous 5%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 35% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 35% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.67

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