TransAtlantic (novel)
| TransAtlantic | |
|---|---|
| Author | Colum McCann |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | 4 June 2013 |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 978-1400069590 |
| Preceded by | Let the Great World Spin |
TransAtlantic is a novel by Colum McCann, published in June 2013.
Based upon the book, Colum wrote the lyrics for Clannad's song TransAtlantic, released with the album Nádúr in September 2013. He also wrote the linear notes for the album.
Plot
It tells the intertwined stories of Alcock and Brown (the first non-stop transatlantic fliers in 1919), the visit of Frederick Douglass to Ireland in 1845/46, and the story of the Irish peace process as negotiated by Senator George Mitchell in 1998. The book fuses these stories with fictional narratives of women spanning the course of two centuries.
Reviews
Reviews have been generally positive. Theo Talt in The Guardian commended McCann's skill as a writer though expressed concern at the plot becoming unwieldy in light of the many themes and story strands present in the novel.[1] The Daily Express also commented favourably on the novel, in particular the novel's "lyrical and emotional power".[2]
It has been included on the longlist for the 2013 Man Booker Prize.
References
- ↑ Thalt, Theo (1 June 2013). "TransAtlantic by Colum McCann – review". Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ↑ Heathcote, Charlotte (2 June 2013). "Book Review: TransAtlantic". Retrieved 3 June 2013.
See also
- Frederick Douglass and the White Negro, a documentary on Douglass' experience in Ireland as well as the relationship between African Americans and Irish Americans.