Description
Set in rural Ireland, this darkly comic novel follows two brothers whose shared upbringing is shaped by poverty, rivalry, family loyalties, and the expectations of a changing society. As their lives begin to diverge, old resentments and buried ambitions surface, testing the fragile bonds between them. Exploring inheritance, masculinity, class, and the complicated ties of family, the story balances emotional depth with sharp, unexpected humor. Caoilinn Hughes writes with a vivid, incisive style, transforming a tale of brotherhood and conflict into an arresting portrait of Irish life.
Available Editions
hardcover
Oneworld Publications
Published Jul 30, 2020
208 pages
ISBN: 9781786077806
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Details
First Published
2018
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Wild Laughter by Caoilinn Hughes.