Close to Home
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
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Novel • Fiction
Belfast, Northern Ireland • 2010s
2023
Adult
18+ years
11,738 ratings
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Close to Home by Michael Magee has been met with generally positive reviews. Readers appreciate the authenticity of Magee's portrayal of contemporary life's struggles and relationships. The novel's raw and engaging narrative captures the essence of home and belonging. Some critics, however, note a slow pace in certain sections. Overall, it's a compelling read.
A reader who enjoys working-class narratives with raw, introspective themes would appreciate Michael Magee's Close to Home. Fans of Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart or A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara will find resonances in its exploration of identity and belonging.
11,738 ratings
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288
Novel • Fiction
Belfast, Northern Ireland • 2010s
2023
Adult
18+ years
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