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Irish literary fiction

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TeddyMercury · 14/05/2013 20:28

I am on the lookout for some fiction set in Ireland - ideally where the 'set in Ireland' aspect isn't incidental. The obvious stuff (Angela's Ashes etc) I will probably have read. I enjoyed Any Human Season very much, if that's any guide...

I prefer literary fiction (nothing against Marion Keyes at all, but I'm not keen on those sort of 'light reads')

Any suggestions?

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Moln · 14/05/2013 20:41

Have you tried a Joseph O'Connor or Colm Tóibín?

I'm not able to recommend them personally as I'm no fan of either, but I know people have different tastes and other people do like them!

BunnyLebowski · 14/05/2013 20:40

Four Letters of Love is absolutely lovely.

aloysiusflyte · 14/05/2013 20:37

Troubles by JG Farrell, set in Ireland during the Irish War of Independence.

I really enjoyed it, literary but easy to get into and a great story. Smile

cjbk1 · 14/05/2013 20:34

get yourself to listowel writers week!