- Published: 1 October 2015
- ISBN: 9781909531178
- Imprint: Definitions
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 336
- RRP: $23.00
Bog Child
- Published: 1 October 2015
- ISBN: 9781909531178
- Imprint: Definitions
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 336
- RRP: $23.00
Only two months in, and I may have already found my favourite book of the year. Siobhan Dowd's Bog Child is an astonishing read and the kind of book that holds you in a trance
The Bookseller
An unflinchingly honest and brave novel
Irish Independent
Dowd creates a complex world of death, morality, fear, the longong for a united republic, for freedom
Oxford Times
The work of an outstanding writer
The Sunday Times
A harrowing story of choice and obligation, peace and politics
Independent
5 out of 5 stars
Sunday Express
A dramatic and poignant tale from a sadly missed talent
Norwich Evening News
Bog Child is a beautiful novel offering a unique insight in to Irish history
Irish Post
As a writer, Dowd appears to be incapable of a jarring phrase or a lazy metaphor. Her sentences sing, each note resonates with an urgent humanity of the sort that cannot be faked
Guardian
Fergus is an appealling hero, and the entwined secrecy of borders, soldiers, volunteers, smugglers, and families are interestingly used
Dublin Evening Herald
With plenty of humour, surprising twists and almost audible dialogue, Dowd uggles expertly and sensitively with this compelling, entertaining book, which is a recommended read for teenage and adult readers
Irish Examiner
Dowd's lightness of touch allows humour and poignancy to shine through
Daily Telegraph
A captivating first love affair, a hilarious red herring and profound truths about politics and family add up to a novel set to win awards in the coming year
Observer
This is a wonderful book
Mail on Sunday
It is a book we would all do well to read, teenager and adult alike
The School Librarian
Despite it's heavy themes it's a book brimming with passion, humour and hope
Scotsman
Bog Child is beautifully written, with rarely a word written out of place . . . A fascinating read for older teens and adults alike
Inis
Often funny, sometimes shocking; just as you think you can guess what's coming next the plot unfurls more surprises. This book spills over with compassion and hope
Scotsman
With plenty of humour and surprising twists it's a compelling, entertaining book for teens and adults
Irish Examiner
New and challenging book full of mystery and shadows . . . Both terrifying and fascinating from the start, Bog Child is a must-read
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