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A review by kanejim57
1999: A Novel of the CelticTiger and the Search for Peace by Morgan Llywelyn
4.0
Llywelyn wraps up a great series, called the Irish Century Series, with 1999: A Novel of the CelticTiger and the Search for Peace. The passing of time and the aging of Barry Halloran, his mother Ursula, and the slow changes for peace in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are in focus with this final novel in the series.
I liked the ending, as well as the characters, which was not a 'to be continued' but more of a 'and that's the way it is' feel. There is still the sharpness and pride in the relationships between the characters but the Halloran journey from the Easter Uprising through the Civil War and then 'The Troubles' takes the edge off of strong characters.
This series is a wonderful series and is recommended by this reader for a helpful addition to understanding the nation of my paternal heritage.
I liked the ending, as well as the characters, which was not a 'to be continued' but more of a 'and that's the way it is' feel. There is still the sharpness and pride in the relationships between the characters but the Halloran journey from the Easter Uprising through the Civil War and then 'The Troubles' takes the edge off of strong characters.
This series is a wonderful series and is recommended by this reader for a helpful addition to understanding the nation of my paternal heritage.