Long Island

Colm Tóibín's "Long Island" is an extraordinary work that explores the complexities of the past and the possibilities of rekindling a love thought to be lost. This engaging audiobook serves as the continuation of Tóibín's award-winning novel "Brooklyn." The story takes an unexpected turn when a man with an Irish accent appears at the doorstep of Eilis Fiorello on Long Island, upending her life. Eilis and Tony have forged a stable, joyful life there after moving from Brooklyn. Although occasionally feeling suffocated by the proximity of Tony's family, they celebrate two decades of marriage and the bright futures of their two children. However, the visitor brings a revelation that makes Eilis re-evaluate her carefully constructed world. For the first time in many years, she feels a profound distance from what she once called home, prompting her to consider returning to Ireland. This journey back would reunite her with her mother and the community she once chose to leave. Eilis is faced with a momentous decision: was marrying Tony a mistake, and is it too late to alter the course of her life?