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A novel of Ireland like no other.
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A hilarious and moving story of Belfast, in the six months just before and after the lastest ceasefires, where violence and desire go hand in hand. Chuckie Lurgan, fat, Protestant and poor suddenly becomes wealthly by various legal but immoral means. His mother, Peggy, indulges in a act which causes more damage in working class Protestant Belfast then the Anglo Irish agreement. Jake, reformed tough guy, recently abandoned by his English girlfriend is looking for love. Meanwhile the strange letters 'OTG' appear on the wall, paving stones, phonebox. No one knows what it means. The IRA and the UVF issue death threats, the police lay traps, all are concerned, all are ignorant. Finally, Jake discovers the meaning. It makes some sense to him. He buys a ladder. He climbs a wall. 'OTG', he writes, 'OTG'. (19970423)
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hailing from NI myself I am regularly disappointed by books claiming to be true to Northern Irish life. I was bought this book as a gift and read it expecting the same. Boy was I wrong. It is one of the raw-est (is there such a word?) funniest, darkest books I have read about NI - it sums up the attitudes and personalities in a way which is neither patronising nor stereo-typcial. If you want a real belly-laugh, read this book. If you want to know a little bit more about the attitudes and cultural mores that have allowed NI people to exist alongside years of terrorism and violence, read this book.
In short this book will not disappoint you. Enjoy!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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I have tried three times to think of words that would fit how wonderful, inspiring, moving, breath-taking, soul-shaking and plain funny I find this novel. I just cannot. This book has a soul. It shows you Belfast as I have known it my whole life, like a bitter-sweet song that is so sad but yet so beautiful it makes you love it even more. This book has everything and everyone I have know and felt about Belfast and it's people. This book has twists, it has black humour; wonderful, beautiful and hilarous turns of phrases; it has love and it has tragedy that tastes of the deepest sorrow.
If you want to know Belfast and what people there are really like, if you want to laugh (out load) read it, if you want a love story read it. You should just read it. This book is so good it should be on the National Curriculm.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've just re-read this book after a couple of years. SInce I first read I've moved away from Belfast and N. Ireland, and the spot-on portrayal of the city and the loving detil has left me rather homesick.
The author gives you characters you care about, characters you want the best for and want to spend your time with. And he gives you some insight into the life of the ordinary Belfast, the Belfast that looks on in desensitized disbelief at what has happened there.
The three chapters centred on the city centre bomb blast left me with my jaw hanging open, shocked and near to tears. This man makes a point that isn't political, and certainly isn't revolutionary. He speaks up for the pain and hurt and pointlessness with a sarcasm that draws blood and a matter of fact sensitivity which leaves you reeling.
Lyrical.
Powerful.
Superb.
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All stories are love stories.
This is the sentence that got me intrigued in the first place, when I decided to buy this book. I can say now I'm really glad I bumped into that sentence, because "Eureka Street"... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Alessandra F.
The finest novel ever written about the Troubles in the North of...
I started reading this book with no expectations. I was hooked by the first page. In the end I had to take an afternoon off work to finish it I was so gripped. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Aidan J. McQuade
I almost wish I hadn't read it - so I could read it again
It's hard to find something to say about this book that hasn't already been said. Warmth is one adjective that comes up again and again in the review. It's certainly that. Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Dean
Eureka Street (or Belfast Blues)
I agree with the other reviewers that have loved this book so much. I have nothing to add in describing or praising it. Read more
Published on 10 May 2008 by Katerina
Life Changing?
I read this after reading Ripley Bogle which was excellent, this was even better. It is as has been said by other reviewers almost lyrical at times, having pathos, horror and a lot... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2007 by niallandubh
Seeking the 'real' Belfast
I read an article about the 'peacelines' in Belfast and the article made reference to 'Eureka Street'. It had quoted McLiam Wilson's descriptions of Belfast.. Read more
Published on 27 May 2006 by Grace
Touching and Humorous
Mostly enjoyable love story(s) set amid a group of friends in contemporary Belfast. The novel alternates between a third-person account of Chuckie (a Protestant who is somewhat... Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2001 by A. Ross
The city is alive.
This is the best Irish novel of the 90s, combining humour, filth and profundity in equal measures. McLiam Wilson's art is in bringing the city of Belfast alive as if it were a... Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2000
A provincial capital has never looked this good
"All stories are love stories" it starts, and goes on to prove the point. The author is in love - with his characters (the tough as nails, soft and a hand on your cheek Jake, the... Read more
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Probably THE absolute must-read. A story of love and redemption in Belfast with diamond chips of brilliant humour. I've offered it for countless birthdays! Read more
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