Long Island by Colm Toibin
Eilis Lacey, an Irish immigrant living in Long Island, navigates the complexities of her life in America during the spring of 1976. Married to Tony Fiorello, she is part of a large Italian American family, yet feels isolated in her new country. Her ties to Ireland remain strong, despite not having returned for decades. The story takes a dramatic turn when an Irishman arrives at her door, claiming his wife is pregnant with Tony's child and plans to leave the baby with Eilis. This revelation forces Eilis to confront her past and present, leading to decisions that will shape her future. "Long Island" explores themes of longing, identity, and the silent struggles within relationships, as Eilis seeks to find her place between two worlds.
The 6584th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2024
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 294
- Original Language
- Unknown
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 19th on The 100 Greatest Books of 2024 (The Greatest Books)
- 66th on The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (The Irish Times)