Book review: Answers from a life well lived

In her 33rd novel, 'Weathering Storms', Alice Taylor reflects on her nostalgic childhood while coming to terms with her own mortality
Book review: Answers from a life well lived

Alice Taylor’s 33rd novel feels like an intimate catch-up with a dear friend. Picture: Denis Boyle

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025 - 01:00
Chloe Barrett

  • Weathering Storms 
  • Alice Taylor 
  • O’Brien Press, €12.99/ €19.99

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