A review by suzsta
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy

emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

A winding tale of life in Troubles-era Belfast, Trespasses offers an intimate image of an affair across political divides and it's fallout. Concerned at it's core with love, our choices, and the grey areas of morality in which life is lived, this book is in turns gut wrenching and painfully familiar. A loving yet stark portrayal of family life, addiction, and the complexities of relationships that could at any point be tainted by sectarian violence and prejudice, this book is a solid read for anyone with an interest in the day to day lives of those living in the shadow of the Troubles. 

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for access to this ARC.
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