This is the Country
This is the Country by William Wall is a novel published by Sceptre in 2005, featuring 272 pages in English. The story delves into the complexities of life in Ireland, presenting a narrative that diverges from typical portrayals often seen in travel literature. It follows a troubled teenager, the son of a single mother, who finds himself entangled in a world of drugs and crime. His life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with Pat The Baker’s sister, leading to unforeseen consequences that challenge his path to redemption.
Readers will encounter a narrative that explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for survival within a gritty urban landscape. As the protagonist grapples with the responsibilities of love and fatherhood, he faces the harsh realities of vengeance and the impact of his choices. This novel offers a nuanced portrayal of relationships and the fragility of hope amidst adversity, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in contemporary fiction set against the backdrop of Ireland.
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A startling light is cast into Ireland’s darker corners in the new novel by the author of THE MAP OF TENDERNESS In an Ireland far removed from the familiar images of travel brochures, a bright teenager is heading for trouble: son of a single mother who has given up, rarely at school, taking drugs, and hovering on the fringes of the city’s criminal underworld. When he falls for Pat The Baker’s sister his life changes irrevocably, not least because when she gets pregnant, Pat breaks his legs. But as he tries to make a new start and adjust to being a lover and father, he realises he cannot evade vengeance forever. THIS IS THE COUNTRY is a hard-hitting, tense and deeply moving novel that sets power and corruption against the fragile defences of love, friendship and family. As gritty as it is tender, as funny as it is dark, it tells a riveting tale of survival against the odds.
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