A review by amyliareadsbooks
Long Island by Colm Tóibín

emotional sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Long Island is a beautiful, aching love story. Colm Tobin creates complicated and flawed characters who are unbelievably human. You spend the book longing for the characters to magically be less human, less complicated, and to live happily ever after. Colm Tobin is too masterful for happy ever after. You end up with real characters making decisions that are both relatable and regrettable. Beautifully constructed and written.