Caroline O'Donoghue

Charlie and her best friend Laura journey to her ancestral home of Clipim. Knowing this could be the last chance to connect with her dad's history before she loses him, Charlie clings to the idea of her Irish roots offering some kind of solace. But when the girls arrive at Clipim, Charlie begins to question both her difficult relationship with Laura and her father's childhood stories

Scenes of a Graphic Nature

Caroline O'Donoghue's "Scenes of a Graphic Nature" follows Charlie, an aspiring filmmaker who visits Clipim, an island with ties to her dying father's mysterious past. The novel is well-paced but occasionally overcomplicated by numerous subplots and shifting tones.

While the protagonist's specific experiences may not resonate with all readers, the book offers insightful commentary on identity and the uncertainty of one's late twenties. O'Donoghue's ambitious narrative tackles personal drama and broader societal issues, though sometimes at the expense of clarity.

Despite its flaws, the novel provides an intriguing exploration of heritage and self-discovery that may appeal to readers who enjoy complex, multi-layered stories.

Liana

Caroline O'Donoghue's "Scenes of a Graphic Nature" follows Charlie, an aspiring filmmaker who visits Clipim, an island with ties to her dying father's mysterious past. The novel is well-paced but occasionally overcomplicated by numerous subplots and shifting tones.

While the protagonist's specific experiences may not resonate with all readers, the book offers insightful commentary on identity and the uncertainty of one's late twenties. O'Donoghue's ambitious narrative tackles personal drama and broader societal issues, though sometimes at the expense of clarity.

Despite its flaws, the novel provides an intriguing exploration of heritage and self-discovery that may appeal to readers who enjoy complex, multi-layered stories.

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CHARLIE REGAN'S LIFE ISN'T GOING FORWARD, SO SHE'S DECIDED TO GO BACK. * 'A perfect page-turner. I loved it' DOLLY ALDERTON * 'Wonderful' MARIAN KEYES * 'A gorgeous exploration of the messy and fragile nature of friendship and all the many forms of love, as well as of the primal need we all have to belong' IRISH TIMES After a tough few years floundering around the British film industry, experimenting with amateur pornography and watching her father's health rapidly decline, Charlie and her best friend Laura journey to her ancestral home of Clipim, an island off the west coast of Ireland. She knows this could be the last chance to connect with her dad's history before she loses him. But when the girls arrive, Charlie begins to question both her difficult relationship with Laura and her father's childhood stories. Before long, she's embroiled in a devastating conspiracy that's been sixty years in the making . . . and it's up to her to reveal the truth. ***Longlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize*** 'One of the most intelligent, well observed depictions of lust, loss, envy, betrayal, friendship and love that I've ever read' DAISY BUCHANAN 'A moving and extremely funny look at family, roots and the myth of Irishness' THE i, ESSENTIAL SUMMER READS 'Witty, tender and insightful . . . O'Donoghue is a perceptive, clever writer' GUARDIAN 'A darkly humorous, keenly observed blend of millennial drift and murder mystery from a razor-sharp writer' RED

Scenes of a Graphic Nature

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