Book review: A salty tale of rivalry and superstition

Life in a fishing town is brilliantly evoked in 'The Boy from the Sea' and there’s compassion aplenty, even for characters who scarcely deserve it
Book review: A salty tale of rivalry and superstition

Garrett Carr teaches creative writing at Queens University.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 - 01:00
Paul Whitington

  • The Boy from the Sea 
  • Garrett Carr 
  • Picador, €16.99 

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