Garrett Carr's adult fiction debut starts with a compelling narrative that immerses readers in a Donegal village in 1973, emphasizing its human connections. The story unfolds with a mysterious cargo arriving on the shore, irrevocably changing life in the town. Carr skillfully blends magic and realism, viewing existence itself as a form of magic. The protagonist adopts a baby boy named Brendan, linking the story to mythic narratives and exploring fundamental truths of humanity through ordinary yet profound experiences.
Carr's narrative technique opens up the life of a village in Donegal, capturing its eternal rhythms and the wonder concealed in ordinary existence.
The novel begins in 1973 in a town defined by strong human relationships, contrasting sharply with today's internet-dominated communication.
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