The first of hers I've read, and it certainly won't be the last. Two people, both ravaged by misery and past history, come together briefly, and in some strange way begin to heal. A short book, and very quick to read, it involves Ireland North and South and New York, but still remains firmly in the small town in Ireland in which it is set. Very atmospheric, very moving, very uplifting. And also very harrowing.
(Julie Higgins - bwl 10 August 2001 ) |
