Return to Killybegs

'... not a companion volume to [My Traitor]: more powerful, more subtle, this is the story of a soul rendered grey by contingency, fatige and a thirst for peace. The purpose of tHe novel (the transcription of intimacy) meets the temptation of friendship (understanding and forgiveness) to make this refined text one of the most moving books of the autumn.' Le Monde Des Livres 'There are beautiful characters in this novel, strong dialogue, digressions, rifts and retrospection.' Le Figaro Litteraire 'Harrowing!' La Marseillaise 'Moving and heart-breaking, Sorj Chalandon's novel tells of a tragic saga - in this case the history of Ireland, that divided, wounded country. This is a book of profound himanity, marvellously written. With the words and tears of silence.' Le Nouvel Observateur 'Amongst the most powerful of novels ...' Les Echos 'Superb ... it's as much a book on Ireland and her national tragedy as it is about friendship and love betrayed.' L'Hebdo 'A relentless novel full of noise, fury, rain and sweat ... The story is often upsetting, and utterly sublime.' Figaro Magazine 'Sorj Chalandon's best novel ... this syncopated, pared-down novel is a triumph.' L'Express 'Tense and bleak, Return to Killybegs is not only the published to date by the author ... it is a new tribute a bruised, intense country and her people.' Le JDD 'A profound, passionate, overwhelming novel ...' Republique de Seine et Marne 'Sensational.' Le Soir 'Certain books don't let the reader escape unscathed ...' Mid Libre