Experts in a Dying Field

Beautiful, big-hearted, silly and profound

Séamas O'Reilly

A wonderfully evocative novel from a major storytelling talent.

Joseph O’Connor

The experience of reading Experts in a Dying Field feels kaleidoscopic, as each twist reveals the vividness of each character’s particular sorrows and guilts and griefs, and above all, the force of friendship. Clever, warm and moving, it’s a remarkable book, thrumming with music and with love.

Doireann Ní Ghríofa

A paean to friendship, forgiveness and the power of music, told with the blend of empathy and wit that is Freyne's trademark. I loved this book

Louise Kennedy

Brimming with musicality and the wild, unpredictable energy of a session, this book hums with life, told with the rigour and brilliance of one of Ireland’s finest minds. As profound as it is hilarious, Freyne’s voice is unmistakable: clever, tender, and original. Read it once, then read it again. Then go to the pub.

Elaine Feeney

A poignant and beautifully observed novel about the heroic underdogs of the music underground and the dreams and friendships that were forged there. Patrick Freyne writes about his characters with humour, care and loving attention.

Rónán Hession

Kaleidoscopic, witty, boisterous and warm, Experts in a Dying Field confirms Patrick Freyne as a writer who cares deeply about people.

Lisa McInerney

A sharply funny and tender book. You can hear the music coming off every page. Wonderful.

Julia Raeside

Sizzles with hope, laughs and the tensions that come from knowing someone in their brighter, younger days and wishing, perhaps, that you've left them there. Nostalgic, darkly funny, and real – perfect for anyone trying to make sense of what it means to have history.

Justin Myers