A very short taster of this wonderful new book - thank you Readers First!
Debbie White is leaving home to attend Trinity College in Dublin. She comes from a rural farming background with an unconventional family. Her Mother is unwell and dreams of prophecies coming true and her Uncle Billy lives in a caravan on the family farm. Debbie has had a sheltered upbringing, her life is centered around the activities of the farm and caring for her mother. She spend her nights gazing at the stars on the roof of Billys caravan.
The writing is gentle and yet uproariously funny at times. Anyone who has left home to go to the big city will recognise all the angst and loneliness expressed by Debbie on that first day, walking through the "mouse hole door" at the entrance to Trinity. I especially enjoyed this line, "Maybe I should try and make friends. I'm nervous that all the good ones will be gone by noon". Her narrative style is also very authentic.
A beautiful read so far which has really resonated with me. While similarities will undoubtedly be drawn to the writings of Sally Rooney, I think Louise's writing is strong enough and unique enough to stand alone. I wish Louise all the best with her novel.
Debbie White is leaving home to attend Trinity College in Dublin. She comes from a rural farming background with an unconventional family. Her Mother is unwell and dreams of prophecies coming true and her Uncle Billy lives in a caravan on the family farm. Debbie has had a sheltered upbringing, her life is centered around the activities of the farm and caring for her mother. She spend her nights gazing at the stars on the roof of Billys caravan.
The writing is gentle and yet uproariously funny at times. Anyone who has left home to go to the big city will recognise all the angst and loneliness expressed by Debbie on that first day, walking through the "mouse hole door" at the entrance to Trinity. I especially enjoyed this line, "Maybe I should try and make friends. I'm nervous that all the good ones will be gone by noon". Her narrative style is also very authentic.
A beautiful read so far which has really resonated with me. While similarities will undoubtedly be drawn to the writings of Sally Rooney, I think Louise's writing is strong enough and unique enough to stand alone. I wish Louise all the best with her novel.