A review by rudyb
The Thing About December by Donal Ryan

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

one of those books that feels like its got its fist wrapped around your heart, especially the final third. donal ryan has an unmatched talent for depicting rural life with all its ugliness intact, but without condescending to the setting or the characters. can't wait to continue working my way through his bibliography.