Strange Flowers
Strange Flowers
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Rural Ireland • 1970s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Strange Flowers, Donal Ryan explores the lives of the Gladney family in rural Ireland. The story delves into human resilience and the ripple effects of loss and reconciliation when a loved one, Moll, returns after a mysterious disappearance. Themes of love, identity, and belonging are woven into this moving tale of family dynamics.
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Mysterious
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
10,798 ratings
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Review Roundup
Donal Ryan's Strange Flowers receives praise for its lyrical prose and profound exploration of rural Irish life. Readers appreciate its rich character development and emotional depth. Some critiques focus on the novel's pacing, which may be slower for those seeking a fast-driven plot. Overall, the book is celebrated for its evocative storytelling and poignant themes.
Who Should Read Strange Flowers?
Readers who enjoy Strange Flowers by Donal Ryan likely appreciate lyrical prose and deeply emotional narratives set in rural Ireland. Fans of Normal People by Sally Rooney or The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman may also be drawn to its exploration of family, secrets, and belonging.
10,798 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Rural Ireland • 1970s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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