The Graves Are Walking: The Great Famine and the Saga of the Irish People Audiobook

" A little too political for my taste, wanted to know more about the plight of the people and less about the political power issues of the time. "

" Historical. Traces Irish famine causes and responses. Confirms for me that my Irish ancestors must have been Anglo-Irish Protestants most likely. "

" The research for this book is unbelievable, very detailed. The book, however, was a bit boaring. "

" An absorbing work of imminently readable non-fiction; it was well-researched and deeply engaging, but the abrupt ending left me wanting. Still, it's a fascinating account of the social and political forces that helped create an unmitigated calamity in mid 19th century Ireland. "

" A highly approachable text which goes on one of the best books I have read this year list. John Kelly is an author who can take a subject matter such as the great famine and make it a very compelling read! Bravo! "

" Dense, and sometimes chronologically meandering, but well worth the read. This will be a future purchase, for sure. "

" A very readable and often infuriating history of the Irish potato famine. "

" Not always the easiest to read but a great narrative using notes and letters from the time period. The book picks up steam as you progress. I highly recommend. "

" A very good, even book on a complex subject "

" Of course, this was a sad book. I found it cumbersome to get through. Too many wrong decisions and not enough help for the people. Politics........ "

" Could not get through it. Pretty depressing subject .... a bit repetitive "

" Utterly depressing, but a fascinating read. "

" Very good book. What a horrific time, 1 million dead, and 2 million fled. Ireland's population reduced by one third. As a fourth generation Irish-American, this book made me appreciate all that my Irish ancestors went through so that I could be born and raised in America. "

" Interesting book about how vegetables run our lives and society. "

" An amazing account of the Irish famine, with echoes of today when it comes to dealing with disasters. "

" Not for the faint-hearted - this is an in-depth study on the Irish Potato Famine. "