{"product_id":"the-spinning-heart-a-novel","title":"The Spinning Heart: A Novel","description":"Winner of the Irish Book Award\nFinalist for the Booker Prize\n\nThis “affecting” debut is “reminiscent of William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying” as it paints a vivid portrait of a working-class community in contemporary rural Ireland (New York Times Book Review).\n\n“One of my favorite Irish books . . . Moving, atmospheric and beautiful.” —Tana French\n\nIn the aftermath of Ireland’s financial collapse, dangerous tensions surface in an Irish town. As violence flares, the characters face a battle between public persona and inner desires. Through a chorus of unique voices, each struggling to tell their own kind of truth, a single authentic tale unfolds.\n\nThe Spinning Heart speaks for contemporary Ireland like no other novel. Wry, vulnerable, all-too human, it captures the language and spirit of rural Ireland and with uncanny perception articulates the words and thoughts of a generation. Technically daring and evocative of Patrick McCabe and J.M. Synge, this novel of small-town life is witty, dark, and sweetly poignant. Donal Ryan’s brilliantly realized debut announces a stunning new voice in fiction.\n\nIrish Book of the Decade (Dublin Book Festival)\nFirst Book Award (The Guardian)\n“Newcomer of the Year” and “Book of the Year” (Irish Book Award)\n“Best Book of the Year” (Library Journal)\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1586422243\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1586422243.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ryan, Donal\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41646685880378,"sku":"DBV.1586422243.A","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1586422243-0.jpg?v=1789275291","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-spinning-heart-a-novel","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}