Danny Boyle seems to be doomed from birth, what with his mother,
Jacinta, being in a hospital for mental issues and a father, Jerry, that is not
around. His grandmother, Nora, thinks the sun rises and sets in Danny though,
so he has a chance but when she becomes ill, he gets into the wrong crowd and
becomes involved in a murder. He just seems to be in the wrong place at the
wrong time, getting deeper and deeper in trouble. He meets Deirdre but gets
into trouble again when they are found in a church in a compromising situation.
Things escalate from there with the priests getting involved with both Danny
and Deirdre's families, hoping to ease the situation. There are a few side
stories but they all come together nicely to give the reader a better
understanding into Danny and what he has to deal with.
This is a novel that is character driven during a time in 1970's Dublin
that is full of strife, where the Catholic Church plays a major role in family
life. I like how Mr. Murphy had the characters speak, each chapter giving the
reader more of a clue into the family life of each one and the changes that
occur over a period of time. Full of Irish witticism, history and a bit of the supernatural,
this series is one to definitely read. I look forward to the continuation of
Danny's life love the cover of the book, almost like Danny is looking to
be redeemed for his sins via Nora or Jesus. Do you like Irish novels, with
love of family, romance, humor and a feel for Dublin and Ireland as a whole??
Then this book is a must read!! You did it again Peter Murphy!!!
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