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A review by bashsbooks
The Gospel of Orla by Eoghan Walls
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I think all the gospels would be improved if they were written from the perspective of grieving, trouble-making fourteen year old girls.
Seriously, The Gospel of Orla is unlike any other book I've read. The writing style is a bit unique - it's a stream of consciousness, and people speaking are marked off with dashes instead of quotes - which is fascinating but hard to read.
I enjoy Orla as a character, and I like that this book doesn't answer every question you have. Much to think about now.
Seriously, The Gospel of Orla is unlike any other book I've read. The writing style is a bit unique - it's a stream of consciousness, and people speaking are marked off with dashes instead of quotes - which is fascinating but hard to read.
I enjoy Orla as a character, and I like that this book doesn't answer every question you have. Much to think about now.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Hate crime, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism