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Literary Fiction · MelancholicA village after the crash
The Spinning Heart
by Donal Ryan
See it on Amazon2012Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Twenty-one voices tell the story of an Irish village after the financial crash. Ryan’s 2012 novel is a collage of local lives.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Ireland · Community · Voices
About the author
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