Paul mcveighs debut novel, the good son, won the polari first novel prize and the mccrea literary award and was shortlisted for many others including the. Lisa mcinerney, lucy caldwell, danielle mclaughlin and other writers will explore this humorous, moving comingofage novel about a boy. Mickey donnelly is smart, which isnt a good thing in his part of tow. Praise for this book i was knocked out by this stunningly intelligent, compassionate, and mordantly funny debut novel. Mickey donnelly is smart, which isnt a good thing in his. Paul mcveigh the good son by the irish times books. This was because author paul mcveigh is fearless in showing a world in. Stream paul mcveigh the good son by the irish times books podcast from desktop or your mobile device. This is just one in a pile of books i have read recently with a young boy as the narrator.
Im inspired by the different ways authors do it and impressed when writers really pull it off. The good son spans a difficult summer where he dreads starting secondary. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Download our free nook app coloring books for everyone things to.
Shortlisted for the authors club best first novel award. The good son by paul mcveigh nook book ebook barnes. Both books are firstperson narrations from deep inside the heads. This isnt the only cloud hanging over the delightful narrator of paul. Hollow was shortlisted for irish short story of the year at the irish book awards in 2017. With the good son, mcveigh allows the reader a similarly new perspective, a fullcolour closeup of life in a nogo area. Buy the good son unabridged audiobook by paul mcveigh isbn. Phil clement structo magazine the summer holidays are a time of dread for mickey donnelly.
The good son by paul mcveigh close, but no paddy clarke ha ha. The good son by paul mcveigh close, but no paddy clarke. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Read the good son by paul mcveigh available from rakuten kobo. Shortlisted for the authors club best first novel award 2016. Paul mcveighs debut novel the good son stars mickey donnelly, an 11yearold misfit determined to escape troublesplagued ardoyne. Secondary education is looming, but the prohibitive cost of the grammar school uniform has deprived him of his best chance to escape from belfasts turbulent ardoyne neighbourhood. A brilliant portrait of both political and familial unrest, and paul mcveigh is a wildly important new talent. Winner of the polari first book prize 2016 finalist for the peoples book prize 2016 shortlisted for the authors club b. The good son by paul mcveigh is irish times book club choice for. I knew i was going to like it but i had no idea it was going to be this good. Book design the good son by paul mcveigh on behance. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the good son. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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