Completed: 11/22/2020
Recommendation: Recommended
Recommended By: Nobody
Words for which I sought help:
cop yourself on -- An Irish expression meaning to get some common sense
poitín -- A traditional Irish distilled beverage, basically Irish moonshine
Review:
Chicago cop goes to Ireland to get away from it all and doesn't. This book is rich in character and story. The main character does not change, but the term of the book is short. He is also not a stereotype. The secondary characters are a mix of stereotype and interesting dimension. This is part mystery, part adventure. It is clever in its own way and takes a look at how unlikely people might be close and likely people not be. It is worth the time it takes to read. It is not uplifting, but few Irish tales are. I have no interest in revisiting the characters--this book does not bring you close to them.
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