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05/04/2017 12:01 AM

The Thing About December by Donal Ryan


Here is the quintessential Irish novel: tragic and brilliant, rich with wit and humor, full of true-to-life complex characters that will leave indelible marks on your conscience. First and foremost, you will meet Johnsey Cunliffe, a sweet and simple soul who tolerates town bullies and schemers and strives to understand a cruel world that is beyond his comprehension. This is a shining example of literary fiction that resonates long after the last page is turned.

Mary, R. J. Julia Booksellers, Madison