The Wren, The Wren, Anne Enright: Tilly and Ros discussing new fiction  

So glad that we got the chance to chat about this before you went home.

Always enjoy a Tilly/Ros chat! I read The Gathering years ago and enjoyed it but haven’t read anything by her since. Some great lines in this but yes, poetry in fiction can be risky.

I love these dual reviews! It is funny how certain authors can so flawlessly capture different age ranges and experiences and others really struggle with it. The same thing with any different life experience other than age. "autopilot" i can feel that. Being a wonderful creator and a wonderful person/role model aren't even frequently the case and it's also such a hard thing to see as a loved one or a fan. From those excerpts it does seem like they're more of a moment writer. A book can be appealing but not perfect *nodnod* Can't wait to hear how the next book his. I'm apprehensive about it.

I plan to read this so I'll come back after. I am excited to hear you both talk about it!

I’ll be back after I have finished the book.

I love hearing you discuss this novel together. I especially enjoyed your discussion of Carmel as a mother. I also struggled with Phil and his poetry. I do love Anne Enright, but this isn’t my favorite novel of hers. I remember being much more taken with The Gathering some years ago. But I loved your discussion! Thank you for doing this!😊

I enjoyed Actress by Anne Enright, which I have just finished.

I don’t think Anne Enright is for me but I really enjoyed this discussion. Love the idea of looking at someone from a lovely distance when you’re interrupted from reading!