Long Island, Colm Tóibín’s sequel to Brooklyn, is a tale of love misdirected, misunderstood and misjudged
- Written by Kevin John Brophy, Emeritus Professor of Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne
On the first page of Long Island, an unnamed “Irishman” kicks Colm Tóibín’s new novel off in grand style by presenting a startling ultimatum to Eilis Lacey, the character at the centre of this love story.
Review: Long Island, Colm Tóibín – (Picador)
He announces on her doorstep that Eilis’...

















