Young Skins
Young Skins
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Fictional Irish Town Glanbeigh • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Young Skins by Colin Barrett is a collection of short stories capturing the lives of young individuals in a small Irish town. The stories, including "The Clancy Kid," "Stand Your Skin," and "Calm with Horses," explore themes of identity, isolation, and community, portraying the challenges faced by people navigating early adulthood.
Gritty
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Contemplative
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Colin Barrett's Young Skins impresses with its evocative prose and deep character exploration. Set in a small Irish town, the stories capture raw emotions and nuanced lives. Praised for its authenticity and atmosphere, some find the pace uneven, yet the robust characterization and poignant storytelling prevail, showcasing Barrett's talent and promise.
Who Should Read Young Skins?
Readers who appreciate Young Skins by Colin Barrett are likely fans of gritty, emotionally resonant short stories set in small-town Ireland. They'd enjoy the character depth and narrative style similar to that in Dubliners by James Joyce and Tenth of December by George Saunders.
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Short Story • Fiction
Fictional Irish Town Glanbeigh • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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