Book review: Finely-crafted examination of life’s uncomfortable truths at death’s door

'Vigil' explores comfort, repentance, and the path to redemption, which must be sought again and again
Book review: Finely-crafted examination of life’s uncomfortable truths at death’s door

George Saunders’ second novel, after his Booker Prize-winning debut, explores repentance and the path to redemption.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 01:00
Eoghan Smith

  • Vigil 
  • George Saunders 
  • Bloomsbury, €16.99

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