Heart, be at peace wer. angielska

WINNER OF THE IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR · SHORTLISTED FOR THE NERO NOVEL OF THE YEAR · SHORTLISTED FOR THE KERRY GROUP IRISH NOVEL OF THE YEAR · FINALIST FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR FICTION. Donal Ryan has established himself as a leading figure in Irish literature, and his novel, acclaimed for its lyrical portrayal of contemporary Irish society, has resonated with many readers, according to Maria Dickenson, Chair of the IBA judges. Kit de Waal describes it as a beautiful work steeped in love and hope, particularly relevant in today’s world. Rachel Joyce is left in awe of the ambition underpinning this beautiful narrative, noting its combination of sentiment and elegance. In a modest Irish village, residents are recovering from harsh economic downturns, remaining cautious yet hopeful about the days to come. Although past hardships have left their mark, new tales are emerging. However, a new threat looms, endangering the community’s fragile peace. As young villagers are lured by promises of quick wealth, their elders battle against an untouchable foe. "Heart, be at Peace," woven through twenty-one different perspectives, is a novel rich in emotion and poetry, serving as either a standalone work or a companion to Donal Ryan's acclaimed "The Spinning Heart," once voted ‘The Irish Book of the Decade’.PRAISE FOR DONAL RYAN: Celebrated by Rachel Joyce as one of today's finest novelists, Ryan's writing is both subtly beautiful and profoundly heartfelt, as noted by Anne Enright. David Nicholls praises his work as endlessly surprising and deeply moving, while Sebastian Barry highlights his life-affirming talent. Louise O’Neill emphasizes Ryan's extraordinary compassion, unmatched among contemporary Irish authors. Maggie O'Farrell hails his best-selling work as beautifully balanced, poignant, and human. Ian Rankin adores every fragment, calling it beautifully poised and loving its every line. The book’s prose, according to the Sunday Times, is as rich and flowing as honey dripping from a spoon. The novel was shortlisted for the 2024 Nero Book Awards, recognized at the An Post Book Awards in November and December 2024, and became an Irish Times bestseller in August 2024.