Book review: Firm hold on skillful storytelling

Readers will readily empathise with, and root for, Dan and Tamma as they try to overcome every obstacle that lands in their path in this coming-of-age story
Gabriel Tallent’s superb character portrayals and skillful storytelling make this big-hearted book very difficult to put down. Picture: Michael Friberg

Gabriel Tallent’s superb character portrayals and skillful storytelling make this big-hearted book very difficult to put down. Picture: Michael Friberg

Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 - 01:00
Seán Kelly

  • Crux
  • by Gabriel Tallent
  • Riverhead Books, £18.99

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