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pickI thoroughly enjoyed this short story collection. I wouldn‘t want to read it in warmer weather though. I read her book Small Things Like These on the beach and it did not fit the mood at all but the story has stayed with me and I appreciate it more now than when I read it. Moody winter was the perfect location for this collection. I‘d read each story again.
pickLate one evening Dev opens his door to find out that the Ferdias‘ brothers has kidnapped a young boy. They wish to stay at Dev‘s because of his remote location. The young boy‘s older brother owns the brothers money and they want them back.
We follow Dev, the young brother Doll and his girlfriend and mother, and his brother Cillian, and learn how they handle it and are willing to do.
pickIreland in the 1950s: A man appears out of nowhere in the night claiming he lost his wife, then says that she drowned. He behaves oddly: seems more excited than distressed. Told through the eyes of different characters this is such a well written and skilfully constructed story. The ending was a bit rushed and weak but it doesn‘t matter, I couldn‘t put the book down. I absolutely loved it.
Another library visit to return books-like I have nothing to read this month! #librarystack
Thankyou Andrew for hosting this #12Booksof2024. I‘ve really enjoyed picking my books and reflecting on them. I‘ve also stacked loads from other‘s lists. What a great way to celebrate these 12 days together. Thank you ! A Happy New Year to you.
My final DECEMBER book is a Claire Keegan , short stories. I also read Small Things. I think she is out on her own, very good.
Only on chapter 3, hoping it hooks me soon
#bookandbreakfast
pickI enjoyed this. Will always be some stories that aren't as good. I got used to the unfinished endings.
