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Galore

Michael Crummey
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Galore

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Michael Crummey

Galore

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Newfoundland And Labrador • 19th Century

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.9

6,162 ratings

65%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Galore by Michael Crummey is widely praised for its rich storytelling and vibrant depiction of Newfoundland's culture and history. Readers appreciate the blend of magical realism and folklore, creating an enchanting narrative. However, some find the storyline disjointed due to its complex structure. Overall, it is celebrated for its originality and depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Galore?

A reader who enjoys Galore by Michael Crummey likely appreciates richly woven family sagas, magical realism, and historical settings. Comparable to Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude and Annie Proulx’s The Shipping News, this novel attracts those who enjoy multi-generational tales steeped in folklore and atmospheric charm.

3.9

6,162 ratings

65%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Newfoundland And Labrador • 19th Century

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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