About the Author
Colm Tóibín
ISBN 9780241972700
Rs. 800
Penguin Books
Brooklyn
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and historical novels
In 1950s Ireland, opportunities are scarce for young Eilis Lacey, leading her to emigrate to Brooklyn, New York. Leaving her family and home behind, Eilis grapples with homesickness in a crowded lodging house, slowly building a new life and finding tentative romance. However, news from Ireland forces her return, confronting her with a profound dilemma: a devastating choice between the life she's built in America and the one she left behind.Why You Should Read? Explores the poignant experience of Irish immigration to America in the 1950s. Delves into themes of displacement, belonging, and the search for identity. Presents a compelling narrative of difficult choices and personal sacrifice. Offers a subtle yet powerful depiction of love, loss, and self-discovery.
Highlights
- Set in 1950s Ireland and Brooklyn, New York
- Follows Eilis Lacey's emigration and struggle with homesickness
- Explores themes of displacement, belonging, and identity
- A compelling narrative of difficult choices and personal sacrifice
- Subtle depiction of love, loss, and self-discovery
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Questions about this book
What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in the 1950s, beginning in Ireland and moving to Brooklyn, New York, where the protagonist emigrates.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Eilis Lacey, a young Irish woman who emigrates to Brooklyn in search of opportunities.
What is the central conflict?
Eilis faces a dilemma between the new life she has built in America and the life she left behind in Ireland, forcing a difficult choice.
What themes does the book explore?
The book explores themes of displacement, belonging, identity, love, loss, and self-discovery through the immigrant experience.