The Country Girls by Edna O'Brien

The Country Girls

The Country Girls Trilogy #1

Edna O'Brien

5 hours, 40 minutes • first pub 1960 (view editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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This novel is ideal for readers who appreciate poignant, character-driven stories exploring the complexities of friendship, self-discovery, and societal constraints against a backdrop of mid-20th century Irish life.

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 Now a much-loved modern classic, The Country Girls Trilogy was fiercely controversial when first published in the 1960s. Banned by the Irish censors and burned by the Church, the books nonetheless achieved widespread acclaim and international suc...

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Community Reviews

3.69
based on 765 reviews

Moods

emotional: 71%

reflective: 50%

sad: 46%

funny: 36%

dark: 25%

adventurous: 22%

hopeful: 19%

lighthearted: 11%

challenging: 9%

informative: 5%

tense: 5%

inspiring: 3%

Pace

28% of readers chose fast
47% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
62% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

42% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
81% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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