Set in 1994 County Donegal, The Coast Road explores the struggles of three women trapped by marriage in a small town where divorce is illegal in Ireland. Murrin's detailed examination of the characters' vulnerabilities and the community's prejudices is richly nuanced.
The novel delves into the dynamics of marriages marred by infidelity, control, and societal expectations, portraying the men as bullies and the women as constrained by fear of scandal. Murrin's impeccable craftsmanship and deep understanding of the Irish setting shine through the characters' complexities.
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