I just started this book and already impressed. The prose is excellent without being pretentious (kinda Hemingway but more words).
Came across this sentence and it looks deceivingly simple, yet there is alot to unpack in this one sentence.
(Speaking about Mr Hamilton, our supposed protagonist leaving Ireland)
“He was never a political man, so it is not likely a charge of rebellion that drove him out, and he was scrupulously honest, which eliminates the police as prime movers”
He ties being political to being rebellious, which is succinct and ingenious.
Anyway, can already tell this is going to be a once in a lifetime read. If you haven’t read this, I would highly recommend it.
by caydesramen