When All is Said
The Number One Irish Bestseller
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4.5 • 115 Ratings
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- £3.99
Publisher Description
THE NUMBER ONE IRISH BESTSELLER
WINNER OF THE SUNDAY INDEPENDENT NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR AWARD
SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2021 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD
'A rare jewel' John Banville
'A genuine page-turner' Donal Ryan
'This is how you tell a story' Cecelia Ahern
At the bar of a grand hotel in a small Irish town sits 84-year-old Maurice Hannigan. He's alone, as usual - though tonight is anything but.
Over the course of this evening, he will raise five toasts to the five people who have meant the most to him. Through these stories - of unspoken joy and regret, a secret tragedy kept hidden, a fierce love that never found its voice - the life of one man will powerfully and poignantly be laid bare.
'A book to savour and pass on. An absolute joy' Sunday Mirror
'A rich and moving story, a poetic voice and unforgettable character in Maurice' Elle
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Settle in for an entertaining and moving night’s drinking. In this enthralling debut novel, 84-year-old Maurice Hannigan is sat at an Irish hotel bar with five drinks lined up, preparing to toast the five most important people in his life. These cleverly constructed toasts end up telling Maurice’s own life story—one of sadness, joy and deep secrets. Despite his flaws, Maurice is a beautifully written and sympathetic character. We were delighted to join him in raising a glass or five.
Customer Reviews
Beautiful Simplicity
I was really surprised by how much I enjoyed this novel. Both heart warming and deeply emotional, it is an honest tale of a life lived simply. I would strongly recommend reading this book no matter what your usual genre may be.
When all is said and done - Patsy’s review
I really loved this book and cried my eyes out at the end. Maurice’s narrative was so poignant and exquisitely described, painting situations, pictures and people with such clarity that you felt you were there, in the corner of the room observing all the while and feeling the emotions. I sincerely hope that he finds Sadie waiting for him. Cambridge Book Group Dec 2019
When all is said
Wonderful! Honest, funny, sad and heartening all at once. The ‘Irishness’ of the language used brought it to life & I can easily imagine this story being made in to a film. The characters were so vivid. A gorgeous story.