In the following review, O'Faolain discusses what The Heather Blazing reveals about Ireland and the Irish social conscience.
The title [The Heather Blazing] comes from an old song. “A...
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In the following review, Danziger praises Tóibín's humor and skillful characterization in The Heather Blazing.
Colm Tóibín's first novel, The South won the...
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In the following positive review, Harman evaluates the strengths of The Heather Blazing, complimenting its clear prose and intense plot.
We Irish are often said to be obsessed with the tangled hist...
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Critical Review by Julia O'Faolain
