Ireland
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4.0 • 56 Ratings
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Publisher Description
From a land famous for storytelling comes an epic novel of Ireland that captures the intimate, passionate texture of the Irish spirit.
One evening in 1951, an itinerant storyteller arrives unannounced at a house in the Irish countryside. In exchange for a bed and a warm meal, he invites his hosts and their neighbors to join him by the wintry fireside, and begins to tell formative stories of Ireland's history. Ronan, a nine-year-old boy, grows so entranced by the storytelling that, when the old man leaves abruptly under mysterious circumstances, the boy devotes himself to finding him again.
Ronan's search for the Storyteller becomes both a journey of self-discovery, long unspoken family secrets, and an immersion into the sometimes conflicting histories of his native land.
A sweeping novel of huge ambition, Ireland is the beautifully told story of a remarkable nation. It rings with the truth of a writer passionate about his country and in full command of his craft.
Customer Reviews
Ireland
I loved this. I knew early on about the relationships, but the character development and the flow of the story was refreshing and captivating. It was in some ways like sitting on the floor of my Grandparents music room as a child, while being served tea with milk and memories of Ireland by my redheaded blue eyed Grandmother. It was like being brought back home.
Beautiful storytelling
Frank Delaney is an exquisite writer and storyteller. This book about Ireland will stay with me for a very long time. So pleased that he narrated his wonderful audiobook.
Must read prior to going to Ireland or while journeying there!
I have been listening to this book while traveling in Ireland.
I’m so glad the author is narrating it.
You feel like you have the storyteller character narrating this book for you.
It’s long, and sometimes I have to go back because a new character is introduced and I am not paying close enough attention, but it’s an ingenious book.