Lets start with the ending. Is that allowed in the world of book reviews? I guess it doesn’t matter. I can be a literary rebel.
The ending of this book is a big one. It’s been a while since I’ve been stunned at the actions of the main character. After a few days to think about it the ending was right. There are other ways the author could have gone with it. It wouldn’t have been the same.
Our main character Brendan is at a bit of a crossroads. He finds himself in an ok(ish) job, no relationship and his father has recently died. Without any close family nearby, he moves from his hometown in America to his ancestral home of Ireland.
Brendan has never been to Ireland but from the stories told to him as a child by his father, it almost feels like home.
The other big draw card is his best friend Rory. Rory has offered him the job of a lifetime. Co DJ (with Rory) on a morning radio show. In short things for Brendan are looking up.
Then he arrives in Ireland………
There’s no Rory. In fact no one knows where he is.
Suddenly, he’s hosting the radio show with a man called Eamonn. I’ll keep the origins of Eamonn a secret in this review.
Between the show with Eamonn, looking for Rory, and exploring all the places his father grew up has Brendan got time to find love? Does he find Rory? What does he find out about his father?
Honestly, you’ll have to read the book to find out.
I was given the book by the author Kevin MaHon in exchange for an honest review. As a rating I give this book a solid 4/5 stars.
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