A review by sambam_42
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy

challenging dark sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

This was an interesting book about the Troubles in North Ireland during a summer in 1975. It was still fairly early days but violence, classism, and bigotry based on religion were already a big part of everyone's daily life. I felt more connected to Cushla's desire to protect her student Davy than her affair with Michael. I personally feel more compelled to help a child and their family in need, even against popular opinion, rather than sympathize with a married man having an affair. That part felt a little too like Mr. Rochester and Jane Eyre. At any rate, anyone who is interested to get a slice of what life was like in Northern Ireland during the Troubles should definitely read this book. Well worth it.