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If only all history books were written by Frank Delaney. He adopts the discipline of meticulous research and historical fact in his latest novel, Ireland, but he has the ability to hook the reader into the dialogue and so enables one to visualise events that took place centuries ago . . . the writing flows effortlessly. It's a big book and a big slice of Ireland to enjoy. Take time to step into the pages and become involved with the people (IRISH NEWS )
One of the most engaging, enjoyable reads I have come across all year . . . Delaney's triumph is to engage us simultaneously in the general and the particular. The historical, folkloric, mythical sense of Ireland, though always lively in its telling, is (SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY )
Full of drama, passion, intrigue and heroism, it's a fascinating portrait of a beguiling country (CHOICE )
[Delaney] is a natural-born storyteller . . . You can see why Irish people have embraced this novel (IRISH WORLD )
One of the most engaging, enjoyable reads I have come across all year . . . Delaney's triumph is to engage us simultaneously in the general and the particular. The historical, folkloric, mythical sense of Ireland, though always lively in its telling, is (SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY )
Full of drama, passion, intrigue and heroism, it's a fascinating portrait of a beguiling country (CHOICE )
[Delaney] is a natural-born storyteller . . . You can see why Irish people have embraced this novel (IRISH WORLD )
SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY
'One of the most engaging, enjoyable reads I have come across all year'
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Frank Delaney's book Ireland is certainly one of the best I have read so far this year. The story flows through the centuries like the many wonderful rivers of Ireland flow through the lush green land.
The author is one of Ireland's foremost historical writers and his knowledge of all things Irish cannot be questioned. Using this knowledge he has written a beautiful and interesting novel that rivals Rutherford's Dublin and many others.
The book starts as far back as the Ice Age, progressing through the centuries to the modern day Ireland of disharmony on the one hand to a tourist paradise on the other. What comes in between is both spellbinding and amazing in the extreme. As we travel through time we meet King's, monks, Norman raiders and many more people who have helped to mould the land into what it is today.
A hugely entertaining book and a must read for anyone who has the slightest interest in Ireland or history.
The author is one of Ireland's foremost historical writers and his knowledge of all things Irish cannot be questioned. Using this knowledge he has written a beautiful and interesting novel that rivals Rutherford's Dublin and many others.
The book starts as far back as the Ice Age, progressing through the centuries to the modern day Ireland of disharmony on the one hand to a tourist paradise on the other. What comes in between is both spellbinding and amazing in the extreme. As we travel through time we meet King's, monks, Norman raiders and many more people who have helped to mould the land into what it is today.
A hugely entertaining book and a must read for anyone who has the slightest interest in Ireland or history.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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Frank Delaney has pulled off the near impossible task of transporting the reader to an Irish fireside in the 1950s. This book recreates and retells the story of Ireland from her own myths and folklore through the tales of an itinerant storyteller and his most devoted fan.
I don't know how it would affect someone who wasn't raised on these wonderful tales but as someone who was I felt proud and moved and enthralled, just like the hero of the story, Ronan.
Can't recommend this highly enough. If you are English, you should read it just to find out who is living next door. You'll be amazed and thrilled, I hope.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is a really enjoyable read from start to finish. The writing is very descriptive and it details key moments in the history on Ireland through a very moving and clever story. I found this book very entertainitng as well as interesting so its well worth a read if you ask me. Just dont be put off by the word history as its really very very good!
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