The Hungry Road
The gripping and heartbreaking novel of the Great Irish Famine
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The No.1 bestselling novel of the Great Irish Famine from one of Ireland's most beloved writers
Ireland's hopes for freedom are dashed with the arrival of a deadly potato blight that strikes terror in the heart of its people.
1845. Seamstress Mary Sullivan's dreams of a better future are shattered as she looks out over their ruined crop. Refusing to give in to despair, she must use every ounce of courage and strength to protect her family as they fight to survive.
Dr Dan Donovan is Medical Officer to the Skibbereen Union. The arrival of 'The Hunger' soon brings starving men, women and children crowding into the town and the workhouse, desperate for assistance.
Fr John Fitzpatrick's faith is tested by the suffering that surrounds him as his pleas for help fall on deaf ears.
Inspired by true Irish heroes, The Hungry Road is the heartbreaking story of the Great Irish Famine told by one of Ireland's best loved writers.
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'Compelling ... An essential book' Sunday Times
'Heartbreaking and powerful' Her.ie
'Gripping' Business Post
'Captivating' Sunday Independent
'Powerful ... illustrate[s] the enormity of the tragedy' Irish Independent
Klantrecensies
Clear language on the Irish famine.
It was a nice quick read. Although it is says that it is an adult novel, you can can clearly see that it is written by children’s book author. All stories tied-in together nicely, not much use of analogies or unclear language. Characters were clear and each had a function and all had their own culmination nearing the end of the book. Chapters were 5 pages long meaning you get a lot of chapters rather quickly. Too make it an adult book, the author just used a lot of vocabulary you do not regularly see. So I had to look up quite a few words.
The book does give you a perspective of the Irish famine from a family’s perspective. If you want to delve more deeper in the politics of how the Irish famine came to be, I would suggest a different book.