The Millions and Kevin Barry

At the end of last month, The Millions published an article entitled The Mad Music of Kevin Barry, which is a loving soliloquy to the wonder that is Kevin Barry's prose.

I thought I'd post it here as 'City of Bohane' is one of the best books I've read in recent times, and certainly one of the most unique, and was recently nominated for the Kerry Group Novel of the Year, although unfortunately it didn't win. 

Also, at last look, I was one of only two commentees on The Millions piece.

You can read my original review of 'City of Bohane' here.







Book Quote Friday: Bohane

You know, sometimes you come across a book that shatters your concept of what a book could, or should, be with a new hook, a fresh turn or a incredible imagination stretch. You lay it down halfway through and exhale deeply, incredulously, not wanted to let it go from your hands but needing to take a break to come to terms with the onslaught. The magical and spell-binding onslaught. You’ve had that, right? This book is one of those. 







Book Quote Friday: Returning to the Book

     From the film, I mean.  

     I was too young for Bridget Jones the book when it came out, but was ideally placed for Bridget Jones: the Movie and Bridget Jones: the book genre/purveyor of massive pants. I knew it was a book, of course, and knew it was a classic, but never felt any great urge to seek it out as I’m not the biggest fan of chick lit or British comic writing (sorry!). However, having finished the magnificent 'City of Bohane' earlier in the week (blog post about that coming soon), I found myself on holiday in my beautiful French farmhouse with nothing to read and someone else’s bookcase to raid; i.e. THE DREAM. So, Bridget Jones’ Diary finally entered my hand.