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Heather O'Neill

Lullabies for Little Criminals

Heather O'NeillFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Heather O'Neill

Lullabies for Little Criminals

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

330

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montreal, Quebec • 1990s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Lullabies for Little Criminals by Heather O'Neill follows Baby, a thirteen-year-old girl living in the slums of Montreal with her heroin-addicted father, Jules. As Baby navigates the instability caused by Jules' addiction, she seeks affection and stability, ultimately getting involved with dangerous individuals. The story is told through Baby's reflective, yet honest, memories of her troubled childhood. Topics: child exploitation, substance addiction, and abuse.

Melancholic

Gritty

Challenging

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

28,549 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lullabies for Little Criminals by Heather O'Neill has been praised for its compelling, lyrical prose and vivid character development. Reviewers highlight O'Neill's skill in portraying the raw and gritty life of a young girl growing up in poverty. Some critics feel the narrative's bleakness can be overwhelming. Overall, it’s a poignant and unforgettable debut novel that captures both hardship and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lullabies for Little Criminals?

Fans of raw, poignant coming-of-age stories would cherish Lullabies for Little Criminals by Heather O'Neill. Ideal for readers who appreciated the gritty realism of The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger or the lyrical prose of White Oleander by Janet Fitch. This novel’s blend of innocence and harsh reality is captivating.

4.1

28,549 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

330

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Montreal, Quebec • 1990s

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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