The Butchers' Blessing
The Butchers' Blessing
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Ireland • 1990s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Butchers' Blessing by Ruth Gilligan intertwines the lives of several individuals in rural Ireland, exploring themes of tradition, family, and change. Set in the 1990s, the narrative follows a young boy, his mother, and a group known as the Butchers, delving into their secrets and the cultural challenges they face.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Contemplative
Suspenseful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Butchers' Blessing by Ruth Gilligan intricately weaves Irish folklore with contemporary issues, offering a rich landscape and evocative prose. Praise centers on its atmospheric setting and depth of cultural exploration. Criticisms include a slow-paced narrative and complex structure that may challenge some readers. Overall, it's a compelling blend of myth and reality.
Who Should Read The Butchers' Blessing?
A reader who enjoys The Butchers' Blessing by Ruth Gilligan would appreciate lyrical, atmospheric storytelling with themes of tradition and modernity. Fans of Irish folklore and family sagas, similar to Anne Enright's The Green Road or Maggie O'Farrell's Hamnet, would find it captivating.
1,784 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
312
Novel • Fiction
Ireland • 1990s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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