Though the Bodies Fall

Paperback Published on: 03/08/2023
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Synopsis

From an exciting new voice in Irish fiction, a powerful novel set on an Irish clifftop - a story about duty, despair and the chance encounters upon which fate turns.

Micheál Burns lives alone in his family's bungalow at the end of Kerry Head in Ireland. It is a picturesque place, but the cliffs have a darker side to them: for generations they have been a suicide black spot. Micheál's mother saw the saving of these lost souls - these visitors - as her spiritual duty, and now, in the wreckage of his life, Micheál finds himself continuing her work. When his sisters tell him that they want to sell the land, he must choose between his siblings and the visitors, a future or a past.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Granta Books
  • ISBN: 9781783789481
  • Number of pages: 272
  • Dimensions: 216 x 135 x 19 mm
  • Weight: 283g
  • Languages: English

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Though the Bodies Fall
At times quite bleak
4⭐️ Literary fiction isn’t really my style I find it too wordy and way too drawn out for my taste. However the writing really gives the reader a great se... READ MORE
Lesley Lloyd
Though the Bodies Fall
An impressive debut
In his debut novel, O’Regan tackles complex subjects such as depression, trauma and absence with quiet, powerful eloquence. Micheál lives in his family’... READ MORE
Georgina (ReadsEatsExplores)
Though the Bodies Fall
Beautiful, thought-provoking
I am a sucker for a beautiful book cover and this is what attracted me to this story. The fact that this novel is a dark, brooding Irish tale simply confir... READ MORE
KimG9