Title: The Gamal
Author: Ciaran Collins
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Aug 22, 2013
When was the book published: 2013
Main Characters: Charlie McCarthy is the voice of the book, the Gamal, and his friends, James and Sinead are the main players, with Dinky, Snookie and other locals.
What happens? Charlie tells the story in his own voice, recounting the romance of James and Sinead and the treachery of the jealous youth that rob them of a bright future. He tells it in his own halting style, jumping back and forth and making a mixture of nonsensical and very lucid observations about human nature.
How long was this? 466 pages
Did I like this? This is a sensational story with a totally unique approach. It requires patience to wade through the side turns and stories, but builds to an unforgettable climax. Maybe just a little bit too long; I was begging to find out what happened and then how it happened.
Overall grade: A- (a genuine A-)
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