That They May Face the Rising Sun by John McGahern
This book tells the story of a couple who have moved from London to rural Ireland to live a quiet and peaceful life. Their days are filled with simple pleasures and the beauty of the natural world. However, their tranquility is occasionally disrupted by the complex relationships and struggles of their neighbors. The novel offers a deeply moving exploration of love, loss, and the relentless passage of time.
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- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- By The Lake
- By the Lake
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 2nd on Best 25 Irish books of the 21st century: how readers voted (The Irish Times)
- 2nd on The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (The Irish Times)
- 8th on Top 10 British, Irish or Commonwealth Novels from 1980 to 2005 (The Observer)
- 2726th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Best Novels You’ve Never Read (NY Mag)
- What the New York Times Missed: 71 More of the Best Books of the 21st Century (Lit Hub)