“I am a trembling mess from hip to knee. There is a terrible heat, a looseness in my innards that makes me want to dig my fists between my thighs. It is a confusing feeling - somewhere between diarrhoea and sex - this grief that is almost genital.”
In this gripping narrative, the lives of various characters intersect, revealing the intricate tapestry of relationships and the forces that bind them together across generations. more
Anne Enright is an Irish author born on October 11, 1962. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical exploration of social issues. Enright has won numerous literary awards, including the Booker Prize in 2007 for her novel 'The Gathering'. more
“Art... reacts to or reflects the culture it springs from.”
“Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God.”
“You can see in others what they don't see in themselves and what the world doesn't see in them.”
“We all have that possibility, that potential and that promise of seeing beyond the seeming.”