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Close to Home

Michael Magee
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Close to Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

Book Brief

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Michael Magee

Close to Home

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Irish Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Belfast, Northern Ireland • 2010s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.0

11,738 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Close to Home by Michael Magee has been met with generally positive reviews. Readers appreciate the authenticity of Magee's portrayal of contemporary life's struggles and relationships. The novel's raw and engaging narrative captures the essence of home and belonging. Some critics, however, note a slow pace in certain sections. Overall, it's a compelling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Close to Home?

A reader who enjoys working-class narratives with raw, introspective themes would appreciate Michael Magee's Close to Home. Fans of Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart or A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara will find resonances in its exploration of identity and belonging.

4.0

11,738 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Irish Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Belfast, Northern Ireland • 2010s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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