Reviews round-up
Nesting
by Roisin O'Donnell
4 of 4 critics positive
5 reviews: 4 positives; 1 not stating a verdict in public
What the critics said
Positive
Read the review ↗“harrowing tale of a woman finding the courage to leave her abusive spouse”
'Nesting' review: Roisin O’Donnell's harrowing tale of a woman finding the courage to leave her abusive spouse for an uncertain future
Positive
Read the review ↗“a compulsive tale of one woman’s escape”
Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell review – a dread-stoking domestic abuse drama
Positive
Read the review ↗“A confident and compelling debut novel about coercive control”
Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell: A confident and compelling debut novel about coercive control
Positive
Read the review ↗“gripping debut novel”
The Nightmare of Leaving an Abusive Marriage (Published 2025)
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