Description
Bernard MacLaverty is at his very best, describing the trials and tribulations of Martin Brennan in 1960s Belfast, in this enthralling, hilarious, coming-of-age story.
About the Author
Bernard MacLaverty lives in Glasgow. He has written five previous collections of stories and five novels, including Grace Notes, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize, and Midwinter Break, the Bord Gais Energy Irish Novel of the Year. He has written versions of his fiction for other media - radio and television plays, screenplays and libretti.
Reviews
MacLaverty is a master of many moods and this genial, intelligent novel finds him at his best * Sunday Telegraph *
A brilliant novel * Daily Telegraph *
A zestfully funny novel of male adolescence * Sunday Times *
Novels of this quality should never end * Irish Independent *
A zestfully funny novel of male adolescence * Sunday Times *
Book Information
ISBN 9780099428466
Author Bernard MacLaverty
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Vintage
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Weight(grams) 255g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 22mm