A review by suebarsby
When All is Said by Anne Griffin

5.0

A slow start to this but I’m glad I persevered. The voice of the main character is the driving force of this novel. Maurice sits at the bar of a hotel he half owns, drinking five toasts and telling the story of his life. From humble beginnings, facing humiliations and devastating loss until he makes something of his life and tries to find revenge. And yet, this isn’t a ‘revenge’ type book. It’s one man’s misguided grudges and lack of empathy for others, until later in life. Maurice is an old git, but entertaining and strong willed. His end is not a surprise but still moving nontheless. An excellent debut.