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Literary Fiction· Ireland

The Gathering

by Anne Enright
Aggregate Editorial Score71/100
★Costa Book Award
Published 2007260 pagesEnglish
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Anne Enright's The Gathering (2007) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Veronica Hegarty returns home to Dublin for her brother Liam's funeral and begins to reconstruct the truth of what happened in their family's past. Enright's Booker Prize-winning novel is a dark, bitter, and brilliantly executed reckoning with Irish family life and sexual abuse. Themes of grief, family, abuse run through the work. The book has received recognition from Costa Book Award 2007.

Book Details

AuthorAnne Enright
Published2007
Country of Origin🇮🇪 Ireland
LanguageEnglish
Pages260
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780802118561
Editorial Score71/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇮🇪 Ireland

This book is part of Ireland's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Costa Book Award
winner · national
200765
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Anne Enright
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Gathering about?

Veronica Hegarty returns home to Dublin for her brother Liam's funeral and begins to reconstruct the truth of what happened in their family's past. Enright's Booker Prize-winning novel is a dark, bitter, and brilliantly executed reckoning with Irish family life and sexual abuse.

Who wrote The Gathering?

The Gathering was written by Anne Enright, from Ireland. First published in 2007.

What awards has The Gathering won?

The Gathering has received the following awards and honours: Costa Book Award 2007.

Is The Gathering worth reading?

The Gathering is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 65/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in grief, family, abuse.

Where can I buy The Gathering?

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What category is The Gathering?

The Gathering is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Gathering from?

The Gathering originates from Ireland's literary tradition. Explore more books from Ireland on our country page.

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