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Mar 5, 2019 · What becomes of the brokenhearted? That question, asked—and answered equivocally—in the Motown classic, receives a more thorough treatment in Griffin’s debut novel. Maurice Hannigan, Irish octogenarian and curmudgeon, plans a memorable night at a hotel bar in his native County Meath.
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Mar 5, 2019 · Anne Griffin. 4.02. 41,922 ratings5,065 reviews. Goodreads Choice Award. Nominee for Best Fiction (2019), Nominee for Best Debut Novel (2019) A tale of a single night. The story of a lifetime.
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Jan 26, 2019 · The most impressive aspects of this first novel from the pen of prize-winning short-story writer Anne Griffin are its rich, flowing prose, its convincing voice, and its imaginative and clever...
Our Reading Guide for When All Is Said by Anne Griffin includes Book Club Discussion Questions, Book Reviews, Plot Summary-Synopsis and Author Bio.
Mar 5, 2019 · What The Reviewers Say. Rave John G. Matthews, Library Journal. Newcomer Griffin's storytelling, while economical, is rich and evocative, and her deft pacing maintains suspense across several narrative arcs spanning multiple time lines.
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Jan 26, 2022 · When All is Said is a real treat to read. The author achieves a careful balancing act, preventing the narrative from heading into either sentimental or maudlin territory. It is tender, frank and endearing. Maurice’s voice is brilliant — it’s intimate, moving, funny and all too human.
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Newcomer Griffin's storytelling, while economical, is rich and evocative, and her deft pacing maintains suspense across several narrative arcs spanning multiple time lines. Her gift for characterization is so powerful that a commemorative coin becomes one of the book's most compelling characters.
