Toibin, Colm, 1955-

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Irish writer Colm Toibin pens sophisticated, complex, literary fiction. His short stories and novels spin character-driven tales of personal transformation and cultural confusion in evocative, detailed language. Toibin's leisurely pace gives a haunting, often melancholy feel to his work, while his spare style makes everything feel honest and true. Brooklyn, Ireland, and Barcelona provide thought-provoking backdrops for his characters. Toibin's fiction is perfect for readers who want to deeply engage on both an intellectual and an emotional level. Start with: The Testament of Mary
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Toibin, Colm, 1955-
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1955-
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Irish writer Colm Toibin pens sophisticated, complex, literary fiction. His short stories and novels spin character-driven tales of personal transformation and cultural confusion in evocative, detailed language. Toibin's leisurely pace gives a haunting, often melancholy feel to his work, while his spare style makes everything feel honest and true. Brooklyn, Ireland, and Barcelona provide thought-provoking backdrops for his characters. Toibin's fiction is perfect for readers who want to deeply engage on both an intellectual and an emotional level. Start with: The Testament of Mary
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