As it is in Heaven

Niall Williams

Seán enjoyed this, despite it being about a glum person and his glum (bereaved) father. It begins in an unhappy household with a lacklustre life. The father makes a bargain with God to bring happiness to his son. The book is set in Ireland and Venice.

Recommended.
Seán 25/03/01

I gave up on this. Too soppy for words.
Doreen 06/05/01

Jean really liked this book and found it very moving, especially the relationship between father and son. Set in Ireland the main character is a wet individual and a not very good teacher yet he has an improbable romance with a passionate Italian violinist. He has a tragic childhood as both his mother and sister die.
Jean 17/7/04

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Four Letters of Love

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