Nora Webster by Colm Toibin
Set in a small town in Ireland in the late 1960s, the novel follows Nora Webster, a recently widowed mother of four struggling to forge a new life after the death of her beloved husband. As she navigates her grief and the complexities of raising her children alone, Nora gradually begins to rediscover her own identity beyond her roles as a wife and mother. Through her journey, she confronts societal expectations and personal setbacks, ultimately finding a renewed sense of self and independence. The narrative captures the subtle transformations of Nora's character and the intimate details of her everyday life with profound emotional depth and insight.
The 4588th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 320-384
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 81st on The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (The Irish Times)
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- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)