Overall rating and opinion of "House of Eire" by June Gillam

Princepetr10 · Post by **Princepetr10** » 25 Mar 2020, 00:23

This story taps into the yearning we all have to uncover our starts .Hillary Broome goes to her Irish origin to uncover her family history, but the Emerald island‘s betrayal of its own people . We try to carve away the protective facades of civilization but often are left naked and fatally exposed to the unexpected. Hillary
Broome has to make a travel back home in research her departed ancestors

June Gillam gives a fascinating story of the past clashing with the present. It's a story of lost love, murder, magic and ghost.

It’s an interesting book to read

Ivana Tomaš · Post by **Ivana Tomaš** » 25 Mar 2020, 02:41

AntonelaMaria wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 05:20 I gave this book 4 our of 4 stars. It wasn’t a perfect read but everything worked out well. It has only one grammar mistake - that I could find. I liked the themes of motherhood, family and heritage mixed with Irish folklore. It fitted well with murder mystery. It took me longer to connect with it which maybe is do to the fact that this is third book in the series. Recommend it to the fans of murder mystery with some myths tales incorporated in it and cast of interesting female characters.

I really like the combinations of all of the topics mentioned in the book! Especially mythology and folklore! Can't wait to read it!

Ivana Tomaš · Post by **Ivana Tomaš** » 25 Mar 2020, 02:42

Cynthia_Oluchi wrote: ↑16 Mar 2020, 15:44 This interesting book, to a very good extent, exposes great history studies of Ireland. I felt like I was already in the country. Also, the father-daughter relationship between Hillary and Claire is one I would like to call 'sweet'. Honesty is the basis.
Though the book has a dull start, it could be recommended to people who place values on family and love.

Ireland is one of the destinations I've always wanted to visit. I think by reading this book I could at least step into it!

Ivana Tomaš · Post by **Ivana Tomaš** » 25 Mar 2020, 02:43

Ekta Swarnkar wrote: ↑14 Mar 2020, 11:04 I haven't got the chance to read it yet but reading the reviews is only making me more curious about it!

I agree with you! Reading the comments, I'm more and more intrigued by the book!

Kaitlyn Canedy · Post by **Kaitlyn Canedy** » 25 Mar 2020, 15:07

I think that it deserves a 3 out of 4 stars. It was very slow-paced at first, which I enjoyed. In the end, however, I felt that everything was very rushed with little to no explanation. Hopefully, if there is a book following this one, there will be an explanation for the missing links.

Songjohn007 · Post by **Songjohn007** » 25 Mar 2020, 15:53

I find this book just so much interesting to me, but not surprised to see another great work by the author due to the other series found earlier.

Raycheal+2020 · Post by **Raycheal+2020** » 26 Mar 2020, 01:38

I love books with slow start because it gives me a better understanding of the book. A totally intriguing, suspense filled book, with a truck load of lessons to pick from especially the mother and daughter relationship. It gives me ideas on how to relate with my own daughter.

The twist and turns in the book, slowly draws me to the story, making me thirst for more.

I haven't been to Ireland before but it feels like I have spent my lifetime there just by reading the book with the way June Gilliam infused the Irish culture in her book.

It is so resonanting.

smithmary01 · Post by **smithmary01** » 26 Mar 2020, 01:40

I find the book interesting, captivating, and intriguing.
Especially watching as the scenes unfolds as if watching a movie.

wendilou49 · Post by **wendilou49** » 26 Mar 2020, 03:17

Mounce574 wrote: ↑03 Mar 2020, 13:54 I would rate this a 3 out of 4 since the starting of the story might persuade others to be disinterested in reading it. I like Claire the most and I think the characteristics of every individual makes it easy to visualize what they are expieriencing.

I agree with your rating. The book starts off way too slow

wendilou49 · Post by **wendilou49** » 26 Mar 2020, 03:19

Katie Canedy wrote: ↑25 Mar 2020, 15:07 I think that it deserves a 3 out of 4 stars. It was very slow-paced at first, which I enjoyed. In the end, however, I felt that everything was very rushed with little to no explanation. Hopefully, if there is a book following this one, there will be an explanation for the missing links.

I felt just the opposite. I disliked the slow start, I like a book to jump right in and grab my sttention

wendilou49 · Post by **wendilou49** » 26 Mar 2020, 03:20

ivana7 wrote: ↑25 Mar 2020, 02:43
Ekta Swarnkar wrote: ↑14 Mar 2020, 11:04 I haven't got the chance to read it yet but reading the reviews is only making me more curious about it!
I agree with you! Reading the comments, I'm more and more intrigued by the book!

Read it. You won't regret it.

Nerea · Post by **Nerea** » 26 Mar 2020, 05:34

The book features various aspects of life, such as motherhood, relationships, adventure, and culture. One of my favorite character is Bridget. I like her courage and boldness when making decisions. Additionally, she does not allow emotions control her way of dealings.

I don't know why I'm not connecting with the story-line. The narration pace seem to be slow and dry. I feel like something is missing in the story or I had higher expectations about the book.

I don't want to give my rate because I might be too mean.

Leyla Ann · Post by **Leyla Ann** » 26 Mar 2020, 07:46

I merely read the official review, but it sounds promising.
I think it's definitely worth checking out.

JoyALB · Post by **JoyALB** » 26 Mar 2020, 11:56

I have not yet read the book but the reviews are definitely making me want to give it a read. I am very interested in the story and seeing how it plays out. Looking forward to coming back here and sharing my point of view!

Kenesha Latoya Fowler · Post by **Kenesha Latoya Fowler** » 26 Mar 2020, 13:53

I didn't really like this book. It took an effort for me to keep reading, owning not only to the very slow beginning, but also to the fact that I just couldn't get into it. Objectively, I can say it was a good story. But as a mystery, it just didn't do it for me. I gave it 2 out if 4 stars.