Martin Sixsmith The Lost Child of Philomena Lee Reviews Summary

Ratings Breakdown

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4%
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57%
Rated 4.3 by 3,382 people

Pros from Reviews

  • Poignant tale
  • Powerful and emotional chronicle
  • Reveals details not in the film
  • Moving and touching story
  • Sheds light on a shameful history
  • Highlights the love between mother and son
  • Eye-opening story
  • Interesting and true story

Cons from Reviews

  • Some passages come across as presumptuous
  • Details of sexual exploits
  • Not focused on Philomena as much as expected
  • Difficult to engage with the main character
  • Not well-written
  • Not about adoption as expected
  • Little sympathy for the main character
  • Quotations couldn't be verified
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