The Heather Blazing
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Eamon Redmond is a judge in Ireland's high court, a completely legal creature who is just beginning to discover how painfully unconnected he is from other human beings. With effortless fluency, Colm Tóibín reconstructs the history of Eamon's relationships – with his father, his first 'girl', his wife and the children who barely know him. He gives us a family as minutely realized as any of John McGahern's and he writes about Eamon's affection for the Irish coast with such painterly skill that the land itself becomes a character.
Eamon Redmond is a judge in Ireland's high court, a completely legal creature who is just beginning to discover how painfully unconnected he is from other human beings. With effortless fluency, Colm Tóibín reconstructs the history of Eamon's relationships – with his father, his first 'girl', his wife and the children who barely know him. He gives us a family as minutely realized as any of John McGahern's and he writes about Eamon's affection for the Irish coast with such painterly skill that the land itself becomes a character.
This felt like a sideways look at the personal life of a family maybe deeply involved or perhaps only on the periphery of Irish political life at a time of great change. Tóibín subtely incorporates many aspects of Irish life and landscape into his narrarive which although often quite slow and thoughtful is none the less absorbing.
Thanks so much for your donation Cassiopaeia!
This book is now part of the 1001-library. If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the 1001-library bookshelf.
On the way to katrinat, from the 1001-library VBB
Thanks for sending this, looking forward to getting to it as I have been meaning to read this author for quite a while. Thanks
I read this pretty much in the space of one day and it flew by, such an easy read. I enjoyed the way we saw Wanin at two contrasting moments in his life during alternate chapters. A beautiful softly spoken book. I'll certainly be searching out more from this author.
This book will either be sent out as part of the 1001 VBB or the 1001 stick or twist game. Thanks for sharing x
This book will either be sent out as part of the 1001 VBB or the 1001 stick or twist game. Thanks for sharing x
Sending out as part of the 1001 Stick or Twist game, I hope you and the next person (I saw marsala stuck) both enjoy this one, good to see a 1001 book moving.
Just started reading this, only a few pages in and I'm remembering how much I like Colm Toibin's writing. Will pass on as soon as I'm done.
I did like this, but mainly because I like Colm Toibin's writing, not because I loved the story. I guess I find it hard to relate to anything in the book. It was interesting to note how outwardly detached Eamon seemed from his life when actually he thought he was perfectly fine. His refusal to acknowledge a problem, draws back, refuses to face consequences - a charactersitic that fits well with his approach to his job.
Not my favourite novel by this author (try The Master if you're looking for something amazing).
Not my favourite novel by this author (try The Master if you're looking for something amazing).
On its way to Marsala in London as part of the 1001 stick/twist game!
Arrived safely today, thank you!
As I had just finished a book I can dive straight in to it.
I must say I really enjoy Colm Toibin's writing aswell, it is beautiful.
As I had just finished a book I can dive straight in to it.
I must say I really enjoy Colm Toibin's writing aswell, it is beautiful.
Journal Entry 12 by marsala at A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Saturday, August 6, 2011
Released 12 yrs ago (8/6/2011 UTC) at A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
CONTROLLED RELEASE NOTES:
Send on as part of the 1001 library stick or twist.
Journal Entry 13 by saskiasosmile at Whitby, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Thanks marsala, for posting this book to me!
I'm looking forward to it.
I'm looking forward to it.
Journal Entry 14 by saskiasosmile at Whitby, North Yorkshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 4, 2012
just finished this book. I liked it very much, my first book by this author. It gave me the feeling of being in Ireland, there witht he characters in the story. I did like Eamon, for in spite of all his shortcomings he is so human.
Journal Entry 15 by 1001-library at Helsinki, Uusimaa / Nyland Finland on Thursday, January 26, 2012
This book is now back on the 1001 library bookshelf and can be borrowed by PMing jsaskiasosmile:)
If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
Moving on now to, as tag for wish list tag game.
The next reader is also a member of the 1001-library.
The next reader is also a member of the 1001-library.
Thanks so much for tagging me with this 1001 book which I look forward to reading...
Oppem, the Bookcrosser who previously journalled this book, passed away on June 23, 2012. I had the privilege of meeting her dear family and "catching" her large collection of registered books. I will be releasing this one soon.
Journal Entry 19 by 
elizardbreath
at A Bookcrosser in A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Monday, July 9, 2012
elizardbreath at A Bookcrosser in A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases on Monday, July 9, 2012
Released 11 yrs ago (7/9/2012 UTC) at A Bookcrosser in A BookCrosser, A Bookcrossing member -- Controlled Releases
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Sending, by request, to Vasha. Enjoy!
To the finder of this book:
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To the finder of this book:
This book is gift, no strings attached, from me to you. You may keep it forever, pass it along to a friend, or release it into the wild to be found by someone else.
If you are new to BookCrossing, welcome! Enjoy the site, the book, and the BookCrossing community. I hope you'll join us...it's free! If you do, please consider using me, elizardbreath, as your referring member. You can even remain anonymous if you wish!
I hope you'll make a brief journal entry so all the previous and future readers can track this book's journey.
Thanks, and Happy BookCrossing! :)
This book is now back on the 1001 library bookshelf and can be borrowed by PMing Vasha.
If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
If you want to take this book from the library but don't know how to proceed, please refer to the library bookshelf.
