2024 Longlist
Soldier Sailor
ABOUT
THE BOOK
In her wildly acclaimed novel, her first in over a decade, Claire Kilroy creates an unforgettable heroine whose fierce love for her young son clashes with the seismic change to her own identity. As her marriage strains, and she struggles with questions of autonomy, creativity and the passing of time, an old friend makes a welcome return – but can he really offer a lifeline to the woman she used to be?
NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS
It is a brilliantly written novel full of love, rage, frustration and hope, as well as being a very realistic portrayal of motherhood.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Date published
04/05/2023
Country
Ireland
Original Language
English
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Nominating Library
Borrow this book from Libraries Ireland