The Hollow Sea: The unforgettable and mesmerising debut inspired by mythology

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Hanley lived a large part of his writing life, from 1931 until 1963, in Wales, and wrote several works with a Welsh setting and subject matter. [53] The first full length work was Grey Children: A Study in Humbug and Misery (1937). The subject matter of this non-fiction work, unemployment in industrial South Wales, though has more in common with Hanley’s novels of the 1930s about the struggles of working class Liverpudleians. In genre Grey Children belongs with George Orwell's Road to Wigan Pier, published earlier in 1937. [54] This is an important novel about infertility, by an author childless not by choice. Told for two out of the three narratives in the first person, it only partly succeeds in developing the main character. Perhaps a case of being too close to the subject? Secondary characters get little more than a sketch. This said, husband, Jasminder, is a saint. A beautifully written, heart-rending atmospheric novel of finding what makes one whole Melissa Fu, author of Peach Blossom Spring

Kirby has clearly done her research, but rather than simply choosing these tried and tested folkloric creatures (like selkies and mermaids), she’s been inspired to create something new. The Hollow Fins feel entirely plausible within the realm of folklore, and it’s the “did people believe in them, then?” question that helps to root them into the story. I was particularly taken with the sea horses! An atmospheric tale shot through with folklore. Annie Kirby's writing shimmers as she weaves together the threads of Scottie's forgotten past and her journey to face a future where she won't be the mother she always hoped to be. Beautiful & hopeful Kate Sawyer, Costa-shortlised author of The Stranding A heart-rending atmospheric novel of finding what makes one whole'' Melissa Fu, author of Peach Blossom Spring Beautifully written with a hint of mythology and well-drawn characters, this is a captivating story of love and loss that will stay with you' CandisFiercely original . . . a really powerful, provocative and original debut Natasha Solomons, author of I, Mona Lisa For Forster, and Green; see Gibbs, p. 127; for T. E. Lawrence see Gibbs, p. 21; for Anthony Burgess "Introduction" to Boy. (OneWorlds Classics, 20.07), pp.i–vi. Despite the islanders' warnings, Scottie sets out to discover the truth. But as she dares to cross the Hollow Sea, will its secrets give her the answers she needs? Heart-wrenching, haunting, and ultimately hopeful too. Extraordinary. Beautiful, thought-provoking and woven through with folklore and myth, a n utterly absorbing read that will touch your heart. Magnificent. Unforgettable. Liz Hyder, author of The Gifts

An atmospheric tale, shot through with folklore. The writing shimmers' KATE SAWYER, Costa shortlisted author of The Stranding Thordis lived on the Island of Bride with her fisherman husband. When sheAfter years of secrecy, can Scottie unravel Thordis's story? And how will doing so change her own . . . ?

The University of Toronto, Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library: Mainly books and short stories and essays published in journals. A local character from Llanfechain was also the source of the central character, Rhys, in The Welsh Sonata (1954), which was Hanley’s first full-length novel with a Welsh setting. [56] This novel marks an important step forward in Hanley’s attempt to give form to his feelings about Wales. The Welsh Sonata is narrated from the perspective of Welsh characters, and Hanley occasional uses Welsh words, and he employs, at times, a poetic style. [57] Kristin Anderson, "A Queer Sort", review of One Worlds Classics' edition (2007) of Boy. Dublin Review of Books: [1] An enjoyable, twisty, mythology-infused magical realist mystery of a woman looking for her lost past all while trying to deal with her turbulent present and potential lost futures. Very much a tale of motherhood and self-discovery, it keeps a slow and steady pace as it reveals intertwined stories of women facing hard choices and dealing with emotions (and trigger warning: domestic abuse) that push them to make difficult decisions.Byron brings the canto to a close with the buffo's malicious description of the other members of the troupe, some remarks on fame, an appeal to his lady readers not to abandon him, and a brief description of the slave auction.