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The Four Streets (2014)

by Nadine Dorries(Favorite Author)

3.5 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

178185758X (ISBN13: 9781781857588)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Head of Zeus

review 1: A heart-wrenching story about a group of Irish immigrants living in Liverpool, particularly those closest to Jerry, a handsome dock worker who, along with his wife, is adored by everyone in the town. It was lovely to read a story in which poor people lived happy lives and there was no comparison between rich and poor - no slaves and masters, just slaves and slaves. It was a beautifully-written story, and I also loved how it followed the children as they grew up, without the writing feeling disjointed.
review 2: This was set in Liverpool in the 1950's. It was about an Irish Community who through trials and tribulations showed how far they would go for each other. Two young girls with their own secrets which they had to keep close to their hearts. I found this st... moreory enjoyable and a little disturbing especially with Molly's threatened innocence. In fact I had to leave this book because I was getting quite upset in as much as when the Priest came into the picture and the situations which arose from his encounters with the young girls I found the hair on my arms and back of my neck rising. I felt I didn't want to continue reading and gave myself a respite from the outcomes. Then I returned to it and finished the book. I must say this writer Nadine Dorries scared me a bit but then again I still had to turn the pages and I am glad I did. I enjoyed the parts when someone would chap at the wall to invite their neighbour in for a cup of tea and a wee bit of gossip. Very well written story. less

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