Notizie dall'Irlanda

I started to read William Trevor’s books in the late 1990s and consider him as one of my favorite authors. His fiction and short stories are equally good. I joined GoodReads about 2 months ago and wanted to start to build up my library/books read here, since I do enjoy reading. I found the short sto Leggi tutto

A strong collection from a masterful, self-assured writer. My favourite was Virgins. I only just discovered this writer at around the time of his death, and have a lifetime of work to catch up on and enjoy. Trevor is considered one of the masters of short fiction in English, and this collection demon Leggi tutto

Racconti che sono, senza dubbio, tra i più belli che io abbia mai letto. Impossibile ignorarli: procurateveli, subito.

The first Trevor I read. It hooked me forever!

Reading the obituaries for this fine writer, who died earlier this year (2017), it's understandable that he should be claimed by both Ireland and 'across the water'. Many of the short stories in this and other collections display an intimacy with Irish life and with the Protestant and Catholic commu Leggi tutto

William Trevor has an excellent reputation as a novelist and storyteller, so this reviewer had great expectations, particularly considering the title of this piece, the expectation was a celebration of the richness of the Irish, the brogue, the wit and the story telling. The news from Ireland had no Leggi tutto

Although William Trevor is called one of the greatest ever short story writer, I find the format is like a snack rather than a meal, instantly forgettable. I just cannot keep them in my memory for any length of time. Many of the twelve here are quite harrowing, another reason why I only read one a w Leggi tutto

Racconti in cui lo stato d'animo dei personaggi emerge forte come il paesaggio del mare e della brughiera, o come l'esplosione di violenza indipendentista dell'IRA, presente anche se sullo sfondo. Personaggi umili, nati e cresciuti nella dura realtà rurale dell'Irlanda del secondo dopoguerra, fanno Leggi tutto

William Trevor explores in these compelling short stories the many faces of the human condition. He brings everything to life with a marvellous insight and eloquence. A uniquely gifted (r.i.p.) writer.

A wonderful collection with a natural variation of opinion on each story as is expected from an anthology but it was a solid introduction to the work of William Trevor.