Reviews round-up
The News from Dublin
by Colm Tóibín
7 of 8 critics positive
9 reviews: 1 rave, 6 positives, 1 mixed; 1 not stating a verdict in public
What the critics said
“short stories to astonish and delight”
The News from Dublin by Colm Tóibín — short stories to astonish and delight
“highlights Colm Tóibín’s mastery of the short-story form”
New collection highlights Colm Tóibín’s mastery of the short-story form
“finely crafted stories”
The News from Dublin: Stories by Colm Toibin
“resonates with emotional truth”
The News from Dublin: Colm Tóibín’s latest short story collection resonates with emotional truth
“nine tales of quiet power”
The News from Dublin by Colm Tóibín review – subtle short stories about being far from home
“Stories by a writer with complete command of the craft”
The News from Dublin by Colm Tóibín: Stories by a writer with complete command of the craft
“striking stories”
Colm Toibin’s The News from Dublin: striking stories of e...
“Colm Tóibín is not a happy bunny in his fiction”
Colm Tóibín’s tales of Ireland are already relics
“plenty of feelings but fewer words”
Colm Tóibín’s sounds of silence
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