Beirne, Gerard
The Eskimo in the Net
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714530932
- author:
- Beirne, Gerard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 388
- Dimensions:
- 20.2 x 12.5 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jim Gallagher's life is turned upside down when he hauls the body of an unknown Eskimo up in his nets off the North West Coast of Ireland. As he tries to make sense of the stranger's death, his own obsessions and struggles come to the surface. His search for answers becomes entangled with his quest to understand himself, set against the backdrop of a small fishing village where drink and loneliness are ever-present threats. As Jim delves deeper into the mystery, his relationships begin to fray. It is only when Theresa, a returning immigrant, appears on the scene that he may find a glimmer of hope. But as the truth begins to unravel, Jim must confront the darker aspects of his own life and the price he has paid for survival. Gerard Beirne's literary debut is a subtle yet powerful exploration of the human condition, set against the rugged beauty of Ireland's coastline.
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