Post by janetandjohn on Oct 24, 2017 16:32:43 GMT
Clever first novel. Ryan tells the tale of a failed building firm operating in/near a small Irish town, each character has a chapter, and they will tell you their part in the story. The downfall affects everyone, especially those left with nothing when the builder does a runner. Yes, there is swearing. Yes, people gossip, and yes there is violence. All of this is real life - has to be expected. I loved the telling, chapter by chapter, of a business collapse which led on to a murder, a possible child abduction, and the gossip that small towns seem to thrive on, horrible and untrue though it might be.
Liked Ryan's second book better. Just as quirky, but better than this one in my opinion.... but that does not mean that this was a bad one. Not at all, in fact I found it very good indeed.
Liked Ryan's second book better. Just as quirky, but better than this one in my opinion.... but that does not mean that this was a bad one. Not at all, in fact I found it very good indeed.
