A review by p4chen
Trespasses by Louise Kennedy

4.0

This novel captures such a sense of a particular place and time in history. It was heart wrenching and insightful - an immersive depiction of The Troubles and the schism it caused in the everyday lives of the people impacted by the conflict. 

A difficult story - centred on the complex life of the main protagonist. 

I couldn’t help but get caught up - getting my hopes up that everything would get better, somehow change, and be ok.

But this book unfolds during one of the most difficult  periods in modern history and it was often upsetting, brutally honest and disappointing — playing out much like real life: often disappointing and brutally honest. 

Yet, still, so beautiful and moving - the ending was beautifully rendered and touching.

Truly, a novel that will stay with me awhile.