A lyrical, gritty and poignant story of a boy crossing the line between childhood and adulthood.
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A lyrical, gritty and poignant story of a boy crossing the line between childhood and adulthood.
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Derry in the 1970s: teenager Joe Logan is growing up in the teeth of the Troubles, having to cope with embittered parents, a brother who's been away and come back with money and a gun in his pocket, harsh school teachers, and the constant awareness of the military presence in the background. Central to the story is the friendship that tentatively grows up between Joe and Kathleen, a young school-teacher who brings a fresh perspective to his familiar world.
Critic Reviews
“She has created a world of her own... of such material is the finest literature made”
Masterly -- Penelope Lively The Sunday Times
-- Derek Mahon Irish Times
A bittersweet demonstration of the impossibility of love... shot through with a luminous magic -- John Walsh Independent
Superbly executed... both enchanted and enchanting Daily Telegraph
About the Author
One of the foremost Irish writers of her generation, Jennifer Johnston's many awards include the Whitbread and the Evening Standard Best First Novel Award.
Derry in the 1970s: teenager Joe Logan is growing up in the teeth of the Troubles, having to cope with embittered parents, a brother who's been away and come back with money and a gun in his pocket, harsh school teachers, and the constant awareness of the military presence in the background. Central to the story is the friendship that tentatively grows up between Joe and Kathleen, a young school-teacher who brings a fresh perspective to his familiar world.
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