The Gathering
by Anne Enright
The Gathering by Anne Enright holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.04 out of 5, based on 14.3K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 261 pages.
About The Gathering
Anne Enright is a dazzling writer of international stature and one of Ireland’s most singular voices. Now she delivers The Gathering, a moving, evocative portrait of a large Irish family and a shot of fresh blood into the Irish literary tradition, combining the lyricism of the old with the shock of the new. The nine surviving children of the Hegarty clan are gathering in Dublin for the wake of their wayward brother, Liam, drowned in the sea. His sister, Veronica, collects the body and keeps the dead man company, guarding the secret she shares with him—something that happened in their grandmother’s house in the winter of 1968. As Enright traces the line of betrayal and redemption through three generations her distinctive intelligence twists the world a fraction and gives it back to us in a new and unforgettable light. The Gathering is a daring, witty, and insightful family epic, clarified through Anne Enright’s unblinking eye. It is a novel about love and disappointment, about how memories warp and secrets fester, and how fate is written in the body, not in the stars.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Anne Enright |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 261 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,292 |
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What genre is The Gathering?
The Gathering is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Gathering worth reading?
Based on 14.3K reader ratings, The Gathering has an average score of 3.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The Gathering?
The Gathering has 261 pages.
Who wrote The Gathering?
The Gathering was written by Anne Enright. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for The Gathering?
The ISBN-13 for The Gathering is 9780802170390.0.
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