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A review by whatellisreadnext
Though the Bodies Fall by Noel O'Regan
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Wowee. Way to end a book like that 🫠Though the Bodies Fall was my favourite type of story, bittersweet and human. The story follows Micheál Burns, who lives in his family bungalow at the edge of Ireland. His life has always been burdened by the fact that this beautiful picturesque spot is also a suicide spot. Plagued by 'visitors' he is forced to talk down from the ledge, again and again. I loved how O'Regan told this story bouncing between past, present, and future, switching when the time called for some more information from one of the three. It worked effortlessly. Would recommend to fans of Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy and anything by Claire Keegan.