The breakthrough novel from a prodigiously gifted young Irish writer. April, 1981. New York. A young Irishman, Liam is in hiding, waiting until the dreadful act in which he has had to participate becomes public knowledge, forced to keep it a secret because he is an illegal immigrant. In this, his 2nd novel, Michael Collins writes his characteristic rawness and anger about the Irish in 80's America, as he gives the lie to notion that they were that country's favourite sons' but also, in a novel of maturity and rare beauty, ...
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The breakthrough novel from a prodigiously gifted young Irish writer. April, 1981. New York. A young Irishman, Liam is in hiding, waiting until the dreadful act in which he has had to participate becomes public knowledge, forced to keep it a secret because he is an illegal immigrant. In this, his 2nd novel, Michael Collins writes his characteristic rawness and anger about the Irish in 80's America, as he gives the lie to notion that they were that country's favourite sons' but also, in a novel of maturity and rare beauty, he brings a new poignancy to our understanding of the emigrant experience and of the loneliness of not belonging.
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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
