A perfect example of when less is more. Sparse, but oh so evocative, prose makes scenes vibrant and visual. Expect twists, pensive moments, vulnerability, and humor. It’s subtitled a mini-memoir but it’s so much more.
The Irish Goodbye by Beth Ann Fennelly, (List Price: $22.99, W. W. Norton & Company, 9781324117407, 2026-02-24)
Reviewed by Jan Blodgett, Main Street Books in Davidson, North Carolina