A Son Called Gabriel
A Son Called Gabriel by Damian McNicholl, published by CDS Books in 2004, is a coming-of-age novel set in the hills of Northern Ireland during the 1960s and 70s. The story follows Gabriel Harkin, the eldest of four children in a working-class family, as he navigates a loving yet often harsh childhood amid the turbulent backdrop of Ulster. Gabriel grapples with his identity and the strict expectations of his staunchly Catholic community, leading him to suppress his feelings and fears.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family dynamics and personal discovery. As Gabriel struggles with his sense of self, he uncovers secrets within his family that resonate with his own hidden truths. This edition spans 343 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed look at the complexities of growing up in a challenging environment while confronting one’s identity.
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Set in the hills of Northern Ireland in the 1960s and 70s, A Son Called Gabriel is a coming of age novel.
Gabriel Harkin, the eldest of four children in a working-class family, struggles through a loving yet often brutal childhood. It’s a turbulent time in Ulster, and in the staunchly Catholic community to which Gabriel belongs, the strict code for belief and behavior is clear. As Gabriel begins to suspect that he’s not like other boys, he tries desperately to lock away his feelings, and his fears. But secrets have a way of being discovered, and Gabriel learns that his might not be the only ones in the Harkin family.
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