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Louise Kennedy
Irish Literary Tales
1970S Political Landscape
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Emotional Storytelling
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Book Summary
The End Of The World Is A Cul De Sac is a powerful debut collection by Louise Kennedy, a work of literary fiction set in 1970s Ireland during the Troubles. Intimate and often haunting, these stories center on relationships under pressure, inviting adult readers who relish precise prose, moral complexity, and emotionally resonant portraits of ordinary people navigating extraordinary times.
In these pages, the ordinary and the political intertwine with uncommon clarity. Each story unfolds with patient, lyrical narration that lets emotion breathe between sharp observations and quiet revelations. The book’s structure—a sequence of stand-alone tales that share mood and place—offers a cohesive, immersive experience while letting each character stand on their own. Kennedy’s storytelling is rich with atmosphere, where folklore, poverty, and hard choices cast their long shadows over intimate moments of love, memory, and resolve. A wife faces abandonment on a ghost estate; a young woman confronts visions tied to a violent family history; a pregnant mother weighs the temptations and dangers surrounding her husband’s illicit dealings. The End Of The World Is A Cul De Sac invites readers to listen closely to the quiet voices that often go unheard, and to witness lives where hope persists amid hardship.
Reading The End Of The World Is A Cul De Sac offers more than fiction: it provides a deep, empathetic look at how people survive and thrive under pressure. The book leaves readers with a lingering sense of place and a renewed understanding of resilience, prompting reflection on memory, courage, and the ways we connect with one another even in the most challenging times.
Product Details
Author
Louise Kennedy
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Language
English
SKU
BK0457159
ISBN
9781526623317
Reading Age
All
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 424
15% Off