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The Green Road

Anne Enright
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The Green Road

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Anne Enright

The Green Road

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Green Road by Anne Enright follows the shifting dynamics of the Madigan family from County Clare, Ireland. The narrative, which alternates between third-person perspectives, opens with the children's separate paths and later depicts their return home when their mother, Rosaleen, plans to sell their family property. The story explores themes such as illness, alcoholism, sexual identity, and loss.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.5

22,124 ratings

54%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Anne Enright's The Green Road captivates with its lyrical prose and poignant exploration of family dynamics, impressing many critics. The novel's non-linear structure and strong character development are often praised. However, some find the fragmented narrative challenging, and the pacing can be uneven. Overall, it's a powerful, introspective read highlighting Enright's literary brilliance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Green Road?

A reader who would enjoy The Green Road by Anne Enright is someone who appreciates literary fiction with rich, character-driven narratives, exploring themes of family dynamics and personal identity. Fans of Anne Tyler's Breathing Lessons or Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections will find similar depth and storytelling prowess in Enright's work.

3.5

22,124 ratings

54%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ireland • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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