The Narrow Land by Christine Dwyer Hickey

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The Narrow Land

by Christine Dwyer Hickey

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⭐3.7 on Goodreads ⭐

Winner of the Dalkey Literary Award for NOVEL OF THE YEAR, 2020
An Irish Independent and Irish Times Book of the Year, 2019

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The Narrow Land by Christine Dwyer Hickey

 

“The Narrow Land” by Christine Dwyer Hickey is an award-winning, beautiful and unforgettable novel that draws readers into the lives of the Mazzei family during a transformative summer in the 1950s on Cape Cod. Celebrated for her lyrical prose and rich character development, Hickey expertly unfolds a story of love, loss, and the search for belonging as three visitors arrive at the isolated seaside bungalow of the Mazzéis, forever altering all their destinies.

Perfect for fans of literary fiction and historical narratives, “The Narrow Land” offers emotional depth, great storytelling, and memorable characters. Whether you’re seeking a compelling book club pick or your next great read, a great beach read, this evocative novel by one of Ireland’s most acclaimed authors deserves a place on your reading list.

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  • Title: The Narrow Land
  • Author: Christine Dwyer Hickey
  • Edition published date: 1-Sep-20
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN 10: 1786496747
  • ISBN: 978-1786496744
  • ASIN:
  • Pages: 384
  • Language: English
  • Series: n/a

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Location mentioned: Cape Cod, United States

“He had not liked the look of the place. (And what sort of name was that anyhow – Cape Cod? What was that even supposed to mean?) There was way too much sky behind Richie and a sea that looked like it was rising up just to bite down and swallow him up.”

 

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About the author

Christine Dwyer Hickey, born in Dublin, is an award-winning novelist and short story writer. Her novel The Narrow Land (2019) won two major prizes in the year 2020! She received the Walter Scott Prize for Literary Fiction and the inaugural Dalkey Literary Award.

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