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Donal Ryan

Donal Ryan

Irishb. January 1, 1976Literary Fiction

Irish novelist whose debut The Spinning Heart won the Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards and the Guardian First Book Award. His fiction explores the human cost of the Irish recession with lyrical compassion. He is one of the most celebrated young Irish novelists.

Works

  • The Spinning HeartNovel of multiple voices depicting small Irish village during economic crisis→
  • The Thing About DecemberNovel about deeply depressed man reflecting on his life and mortality→
  • All We Shall KnowNovel about unmarried couple navigating family secrets and Irish Catholic guilt→
  • From a Low and Quiet SeaNovel about traumatized refugee trying to rebuild life and find redemption→
  • Strange FlowersNovel following woman's self-discovery and freedom through unexpected life circumstances→

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