Keith Reilly

I just finished reading this book, and I am so touched by it. I have felt many emotions while reading, from sadness to anger to joy. To me, that is the mark of a good writer. A chance encounter changes a young man, and in turn, changes others. The poetry is so beautiful, and I don't generally like reading poems. Sadly, I know little about the troubles in Belfast except some vaguely remembered news reports on TV, and while there is so much more to this novel than that, I appreciate the prompting to make me learn more. This book is wonderfully written. Read it and prepare to be touched in so many ways. Read through the sadness; it is worth the journey.… (más)