{"product_id":"9780241955895","title":"An Evening Of Long Goodbyes","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a work of fiction—a contemporary novel built on wit, warmth, and a keen eye for city life. It explores money, loyalty, and denial within a Dublin family as they navigate an unwieldy inheritance and the chaos it provokes. The intended reader is adults who enjoy character-driven humor, sharp social observation, and stories that blend satire with genuine emotion. The tone is funny, observant, and quietly moving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe narrative is story-led and character-driven, weaving together episodes of late-night drinking, greyhound racing, vanishing furniture, old movies, eviction notices, and the perils of community theatre into a vivid portrait of a city and a family in flux. The voice is brisk and witty, delivering lines that land with warmth and insight. Readers follow the misadventures as the characters confront denial, loyalty, and the pull of home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes the experience distinctive is the balance of humor and humanity—sharp dialogue, keen social observation, and moments of sincere tenderness. The book guides you through a sequence of scenes that feel like intimate vignettes, each sketched with color and rhythm, building toward a finale that is both satisfying and humane.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory-driven, character-rich narrative with a strong sense of place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumorous, satirical portrayal of urban life and family dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrisk pacing with memorable dialogue and vivid scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAtmospheric Dublin setting with cultural texture and period detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of inheritance, denial, resilience, and belonging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading this leaves you with a warm, witty impression: a deeper appreciation for flawed but lovable characters, and a reminder that humor can illuminate vanity, loyalty, and the ties that bind a family through good times and bad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540549906649,"sku":"9780241955895","price":665.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81vp0wYMrmL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776678538","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780241955895","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}