Good Books

Has anyone read “My Father’s House” by Joseph O’Connor?
Is it worth getting?

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Haven’t read it but it got an absolutely glowing review on Arena on Radio 1 a few weeks back.

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I’m half way through and thoroughly enjoying it. He’s a tremendous writer.

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This looks very interesting

Have it on audible to go next.

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This is a very good book. Just finished it today.

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Jesus you don’t be long getting through books.

The Game. Please read this book

He’s a lovely writer, he had the back page column in the examiner sport yesterday, Michael Moynihans old gig great writing

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Thought it was a weak enough effort.

You’re a weak enough effort.

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I’m thoroughly enjoying Strange Sally Diamond on Audible
The new Liz Nugent book, she’s a good writer

Can anybody recommend a decent collection of short stories?

A Slanting of the Sun by Donal Ryan.

You may have read that though.

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Anything by Gary smith - technically long reads but always excellent

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Can second A Slanting of the Sun.

Probably not quite what you are looking for but I enjoyed Barcelona Dreaming which has three interlinking novellas.

Duil

You’re drunk. It’s depressing oirish shite

You’re absolutely correct

He’s a genius