Donal Ryan

Praise for Heart, Be at Peace

Donal Ryan’s writing has earned him a place among the greatest names in Irish literature and this lyrical novel speaks to the very heart of modern Irish society

Irish Times

An astute mosaic. Add to that Ryan’s gift for capturing the foolishness and fakery of human nature and the lyrical power of Irish small-town gossip . . . and you have a portrait of modern Ireland through a ...

Independent

Ryan dives deep into his characters’ hopes and grievances, drawing out their voices with such precision that you can almost hear their breath between words . . . With any luck we will be back in this small place ...

Financial Times

Donal Ryan’s writing has earned him a place among the greatest names in Irish literature and this lyrical novel speaks to the very heart of modern Irish society

Irish Times

An astute mosaic. Add to that Ryan’s gift for capturing the foolishness and fakery of human nature and the lyrical power of Irish small-town gossip . . . and you have a portrait of modern Ireland through a ...

Independent

Ryan dives deep into his characters’ hopes and grievances, drawing out their voices with such precision that you can almost hear their breath between words . . . With any luck we will be back in this small place ...

Financial Times

Donal Ryan’s writing has earned him a place among the greatest names in Irish literature and this lyrical novel speaks to the very heart of modern Irish society

Irish Times

An astute mosaic. Add to that Ryan’s gift for capturing the foolishness and fakery of human nature and the lyrical power of Irish small-town gossip . . . and you have a portrait of modern Ireland through a ...

Independent

Ryan dives deep into his characters’ hopes and grievances, drawing out their voices with such precision that you can almost hear their breath between words . . . With any luck we will be back in this small place ...

Financial Times

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Articles featuring Donal Ryan

“This is my most personal novel yet”: Donal Ryan on Strange Flowers

“This is my most personal novel yet”: Donal Ryan on Strange Flowers

Written in a fog of grief following the unexpected death of his father, the Irish novelist’s new book is a brilliant exploration of the bonds and secrets that make up family life.
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Features
Donal Ryan on his brush with Traveller magic

Donal Ryan on his brush with Traveller magic

Interviews
A Conversation with Donal Ryan

A Conversation with Donal Ryan