An old man looks into the eyes of a burglar left to guard him while his brother is beaten; an Irish priest in a war-torn Syrian town teaches its men the art of hurling; a squad of broken friends assemble to take revenge on a rapist; a young man sets off on his morning run, reflecting on the ruins of his relationship, but all is not as it seems.
An old man looks into the eyes of a burglar left to guard him while his brother is beaten; an Irish priest in a war-torn Syrian town teaches its men t...
Winner of the Guardian First Book Award 2013Shortlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award 2014Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2013Winner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards 2012'Funny, moving and beautifully written' Edna O'Brien In the aftermath of Ireland's financial collapse, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town.
Winner of the Guardian First Book Award 2013Shortlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award 2014Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2013Winner of Book...
What - and who - she brings with her will change the course of her family's life forever. Beautiful and devastating, this exploration of loss, alienation and the redemptive power of love reaffirms Donal Ryan as one of the most talented and empathetic writers at work today.
What - and who - she brings with her will change the course of her family's life forever. Beautiful and devastating, this exploration of loss, alien...
