· Himself. by. Jess Kidd (Goodreads Author) · Rating details · 10, ratings · 1, reviews. Blending strange kindnesses, casual violence and buried secrets: an unforgettable debut from a dark new voice in Irish fiction. When Mahony returns to Mulderrig, a speck of a place on Ireland’s west coast, he brings only a photograph of his /5(K). “Himself, Jess Kidd’s debut novel, has an intricate, twisting, turning plot that weaves Irish mythology, magical realism and ghosts into a whodunit that is anything but typical of its genre As Mahony’s search for the truth unfolds, Himself draws on elements of Irish folklore in ways that make Kidd’s novel feel both whimsical and. Himself is the first novel by London-born author, Jess Kidd. It’s a debut that offers a generous helping of humour, a bit of romance and a good dose of magic. Kidd has a way with words: “Bridget exhales and waves her cigarette at him. ‘What you have to understand, Desmond, is that this is .
Himself by Jess Kidd. Opening sentence: "His first blow: the girl made no noise, her dark eyes widened." Jess Kidd is an author that came to my attention thanks to www.doorway.ru specifically, thanks to Marian Keyes on Twitter. She sang Jess' praises, so when I saw this book in the library, I snapped it up. Himself by Jess Kidd - discussion questions Himself is a genre-bending crime story set in County Mayo in the s. Abandoned on the steps of an orphanage, Mahony, a lovable car thief and Dublin charmer, returns to the town of his birth after an anonymous message suggests that his mother was taken from him. Jess Kidd made her debut as a novelist in with Himself. Below is a list of Jess Kidd's books in order of when they were first released: Publication Order of Alfie Blackstack Books. Everyday Magic () Publication Order of Standalone Novels. Himself () The Hoarder () Mr. Flood's Last Resort.
Himself by Jess Kidd review – a dark and rollicking debut. Buried secrets are uncovered and the dead rise in Kidd’s fantastical literary thriller set on the west coast of Ireland. Himself: A Novel - Kindle edition by Kidd, Jess. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Himself: A Novel. Himself is the first novel by London-born author, Jess Kidd. It’s a debut that offers a generous helping of humour, a bit of romance and a good dose of magic. Kidd has a way with words: “Bridget exhales and waves her cigarette at him. ‘What you have to understand, Desmond, is that this is Mahony we’re talking about.
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