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Phenomenal
I was very curious to find out how a sequel to Brooklyn was going to work, but what Colm Toibin has accomplished here is nothing short of amazing. Not a si... READ MORE
Tender and evocative
It’s almost impossible to pick a favourite book, but Brooklyn is one I’d take to a desert island. So I was excited but equally anxious to return to the cha... READ MORE
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Secrets and lies, regrets and renewal
How on earth do I talk about this one without completely giving the plot away? The story begins as Eilis (now living on Long Island, married to Tony) opens... READ MORE
Even better than Brooklyn
Having read and loved Brooklyn a few years I was dubious about a sequel but I really didn’t need to be. This book made me feel all the emotions and kept me... READ MORE
I would find my mind was in Enniscorthy when I was supposed to be concentrating on something else. How many books can transport you like that?
This starts with a dramatic incident when a man turns up on Eilis' doorstep in Long Island . This precipitates a situation which leads to Eilish returning ... READ MORE
an enjoyable introduction to Tóibín
I loved this! We were kindly sent proof copies by the publisher and I read the first few pages on a break, having never read anything by Tóibín. I was imme... READ MORE
Follow up to Brooklyn
This is the follow up to the best seller ' Brooklyn' written 15 years ago, I read it 12 years ago.
I think this is far better than the previous one, Ellis... READ MORE
Stunning sequel
I read my first Colm Toibin (The Blackwater Lightship) almost 25 years ago and have been hooked ever since. Long Island is a sequel to the much beloved 'Br... READ MORE
Perfect as a standalone or a sequel!
I can absolutely see how this is an endearing follow up to Eilis Lacey's story for anyone who has read Brooklyn, but as someone who hasn't I still enjoyed ... READ MORE
A beautiful follow-up
I was thrilled to get a preview copy of this long-awaited follow-up to the wonderful, Brooklyn. Here, Colm Toibin takes us straight back to the heart of Ei... READ MORE
Stunning characters and story telling
Once again Colm Tóibín treats us to his storytelling delights in Long Island, the second installment of Eilis' story.
In Long Island, most of the story... READ MORE
Amazing!
I was lucky enough to get this from the publishers, and I absolutely adored this book. The story was relatable, an Irish town where everyone knows your bus... READ MORE
Synopsis
Long Island is Colm Tóibín’s masterpiece: an exquisite, exhilarating novel that asks whether it is possible to truly return to the past and renew the great love that seemed gone forever.
The love story of the century
A man with an Irish accent knocks on Eilis Fiorello’s door on Long Island and in that moment everything changes. Eilis and Tony have built a secure, happy life here since leaving Brooklyn - perhaps a little stifled by the in-laws so close, but twenty years married and with two children looking towards a good future.
And yet this stranger will reveal something that will make Eilis question the life she has created. For the first time in years she suddenly feels very far from home and the revelation will see her turn towards Ireland once again. Back to her mother. Back to the town and the people she had chosen to leave behind. Did she make the wrong choice marrying Tony all those years ago? Is it too late now to take a different path?
Publisher information
- Publisher: Pan Macmillan
- ISBN: 9781035029464
- Number of pages: 368
- Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 24 mm
- Weight: 258g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allWonderful..
Firstly, I have to say that this is definitely a worthy follower to ‘Brooklyn’. Tobin has an uncanny ability to give wonderful voice to his female characte... READ MORE
A compelling and enlivening journey of nostalgia
My first steps in Enniscorthy were as a two year old boy. Our parents had moved to the town of our father's birth. The Enniscorthy of the 1950s and '60s is... READ MORE
First time Toibin!
Didn't know this author, hadn't read Brooklyn, but you don't need to really this gives plenty of background. I really really enjoyed it. I love the way he ... READ MORE
Likely to be one of the best novels this year
I simply couldn’t put this down - Colm Tóibín is without doubt one of the most talented writers of our times….i just hope there is a follow up that continu... READ MORE
It's okay
A story about cheating partners, missed connections and small town gossips.
It was... okay. It left a lot to be desired and maybe that leads to a third ... READ MORE
A good solid Read, However, In my opinion overly hyped. Not as good as I thought it would be
An interesting and engaging read that conjures a setting and a sentiment, though beautifully written I think it lacked power/force, and therefore only giv... READ MORE
Beautifully written
When I saw that Alexander Armstrong had highly recommended this on the Waterstones website I decided to read it ahead of so many other books waiting in my ... READ MORE
Secret Consequences
Fifteen years after bringing us Eilis Lacey in the novel (and movie) “Brooklyn,” Colm Toibin updates us on her life. Still married to Tony, she has been sl... READ MORE
Brilliant
A perfect sequel to Brooklyn. The story is taken up in Brooklyn, where Eilis has lived for many years with her
husband Tony. When she married she became p... READ MORE
An absolute gem
I loved this book as much as I loved “Brooklyn” before it.
This author is such a good storyteller, I have preordered his next book “A Long Winter” due out... READ MORE
Jill
Really enjoyed this book . Wish I could get a copy of Brooklyn. I’ve never heard of the author but will be checking him out
a moving and thought-provoking read
4.5★s
Long Island is the second book in the Eilis Lacey series by award-winning Irish author, Colm Toibin. The audio version is narrated by Jessie Buckley... READ MORE
Two dimensional
Maybe Toibin fans will think I just don’t get his writing and that’s fine. I enjoyed but didn’t adore the writing
Meh
I didn’t really enjoy how it was written, I couldn’t believe the working class characters would speak in the style they’re written, it made them stiff and ... READ MORE
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