Book review: A fresh perspective on reflection

Theo Dorgan's novel is an intelligent book but not too high flown; it’s an easy read that flows, revealing a character who, despite his once-off crime, is one of the good guys
Book review: A fresh perspective on reflection

Poet Theo Dorgan has just published his second novel: 'Camarade' is billed as a literary thriller.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 - 01:00
Colette Sheridan

  • Camarade 
  • Theo Dorgan 
  • Mercier Press, €16.99 

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