TransAtlantic

by Colum McCann

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2013Moderate readSteady pace

What it is about

McCann’s 2013 novel connects Frederick Douglass’s trip to Ireland, the first transatlantic flight and the Northern Irish peace process. It follows four generations of women.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with a thoughtful mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.

Themes: Ireland · America · History

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About the author

Colum McCann2 books on Tori Books

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