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5 hours, 47 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781004142941
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Wavesound Audiobooks
Publication date: 17 November 2023
Women & Children by Tony Birch is a powerful and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the unbreakable bonds of sisterly love, the resilience of women in the face of adversity, and the complexities of family dynamics, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy character-driven, emotionally charged, and absorbing literary fiction.
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It’s 1965 and Joe Cluny is living in a working-class suburb with his mum, Marion, and sister, Ruby, spending his days trying to avoid trouble with the nuns at the local Catholic primary school. One evening his Aunty Oona appears on the doorstep, d...
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Moods
emotional: 82%
sad: 64%
challenging: 54%
reflective: 50%
tense: 46%
dark: 44%
hopeful: 28%
inspiring: 12%
informative: 8%
adventurous: 6%
mysterious: 4%
funny: 2%
relaxing: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, BullyingMinor
Death, Physical abuse, Sexual violence5 hours, 47 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781004142941
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Wavesound Audiobooks
Publication date: 17 November 2023
Women & Children by Tony Birch is a powerful and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about the unbreakable bonds of sisterly love, the resilience of women in the face of adversity, and the complexities of family dynamics, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy character-driven, emotionally charged, and absorbing literary fiction.
Description
It’s 1965 and Joe Cluny is living in a working-class suburb with his mum, Marion, and sister, Ruby, spending his days trying to avoid trouble with the nuns at the local Catholic primary school. One evening his Aunty Oona appears on the doorstep, d...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 82%
sad: 64%
challenging: 54%
reflective: 50%
tense: 46%
dark: 44%
hopeful: 28%
inspiring: 12%
informative: 8%
adventurous: 6%
mysterious: 4%
funny: 2%
relaxing: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Violence, Child abuseModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, BullyingMinor
Death, Physical abuse, Sexual violence