The Last Days of Joy by Anne Tiernan
A family brought together by the person they said goodbye to long ago . . . The Last Days of Joy is a powerful, unforgettable story about family and dysfunction, heartbreak and healing, and how it's never too late to forgive those you love, and yourself.
The Last Days of Joy examines family, mental health and motherhood and is already being described as a worthy successor of Meg Mason's Sorrow And Bliss * Irish Independent *
The Last Days of Joy is a page turner, portraying the madness and messiness of family lifeThis novel is full of humanity, its cast of characters all at the centre of tragedy, but coupled with Tiernan's deliciously dark humour and sharp observations on modern life--it works brilliantly. I loved it! * Elaine Feeney *
Moving, funny, sharp, and beautifully written, The Last Days of Joy is an absolutely stunning debut. I laughed and cried my way through and can't wait to read the next Anne Tiernan * Andrea Mara *
A bittersweet tale of family betrayal and healing that will keep you engrossed to the last word * Irish Mail on Sunday *
This is Tiernan's first novel, but you wouldn't know it from the skilled storytelling, and the real wisdom that lies alongside a vein of dark humour * Sunday Independent *
This darkly funny and heartfelt debut ... shines a light on that most universal of things - the complicated family dynamic * Womans Way *
The Last Days of Joy is a solid debut of fluent prose, discerning insights and colourful characterisation. Each of the siblings is distinctly drawn; Tiernan has a nose for engrossing scenarios that will keep readers turning the pages * Irish Times *
The Last Days of Joy is a powerful and thought-provoking read that delves into the complexities of family life and mental health yet somehow remains uplifting * Irish Independent *
The Last Days of Joy is a page turner, portraying the madness and messiness of family lifeThis novel is full of humanity, its cast of characters all at the centre of tragedy, but coupled with Tiernan's deliciously dark humour and sharp observations on modern life--it works brilliantly. I loved it! * Elaine Feeney *
Moving, funny, sharp, and beautifully written, The Last Days of Joy is an absolutely stunning debut. I laughed and cried my way through and can't wait to read the next Anne Tiernan * Andrea Mara *
A bittersweet tale of family betrayal and healing that will keep you engrossed to the last word * Irish Mail on Sunday *
This is Tiernan's first novel, but you wouldn't know it from the skilled storytelling, and the real wisdom that lies alongside a vein of dark humour * Sunday Independent *
This darkly funny and heartfelt debut ... shines a light on that most universal of things - the complicated family dynamic * Womans Way *
The Last Days of Joy is a solid debut of fluent prose, discerning insights and colourful characterisation. Each of the siblings is distinctly drawn; Tiernan has a nose for engrossing scenarios that will keep readers turning the pages * Irish Times *
The Last Days of Joy is a powerful and thought-provoking read that delves into the complexities of family life and mental health yet somehow remains uplifting * Irish Independent *
Born in Zambia, Anne Tiernan grew up in Navan, County Meath. She studied English Literature and Psychology at Trinity College Dublin and spent seven years working in banking. Anne left Ireland with her husband in 2004 to travel the world, arriving in New Zealand in 2005 where they still live - now with three children together. She is author of two novels: The Last Days of Joy, which was shortlisted for the Kate O'Brien Award 2023, and The Good Mistress.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781399714051 |
| ISBN 10 | 1399714058 |
| Title | The Last Days of Joy |
| Author | Anne Tiernan |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Books Ireland |
| Year published | 2023-03-30 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
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