The Heather Blazing: A Novel Audiobook

" A very easy, contemplative book about a man growing older. It is the first Colm Toibin I have read and encourages me to read more. "

" Written in a spare and simple style that at first seems low-key and unengaging, this perfectly reflects the withdrawn and uncommunicative nature of the central character and you find yourself drawn in to the poignant tragedy of his inability to truly connect with those closest to him. "

" Felt like I was in Ireland myself when I was reading this...another great novel by Colm Toibin. "

" Beautiful use of language, melancholic, poignant and evocative, 4.5 really "

" Really enjoyed reading this. "

" I feel like if I knew anything at all about Ireland's political history, this would have been more enjoyable. It's very melancholy, and kind of boring. Reminded me of Cider With Rosie, except a little more happens. But just a little. "

" A really wonderful little book. Told from such a detached perspective that it allows you to bring your own emotions to the piece, rather than simply be told what to feel. Sad to see it finished. "

" My first book by Colm Toibin. His descriptions of Ireland were accurate, no evocative. I loved his language, especially how he captures Irish expressions without overdoing the accent. Good story, good characters. I will read more by this author. "

" I really enjoyed this one. It was quite melancholy and didn't really go anywhere, but I could relate to the character and I loved the setting. "

" This is the story of a whole life, pieced together beautifully, and a love story, love for place and people. "

" Ireland. "

" Wonderfully, quietly written. I'm reading some more of his novels immediately. "

" Favorite Toibin. "

" A touching novel about a man who is unable to connect to the people around him. A beautifully written, but very sad book. "

" This is a beautiful, quiet book and I will definitely search out more novels by Toibin. "

" A quietly meditative story of a man's life: his childhood and his relationships with his wife and children. "

" Hmmm. Well written, but I'm afraid that books about people having strokes are a bit tough to read. I love this author but not this book. Will save further comments for the book club! "

" Deep social commentry on the troubled Irish identity-turbulent but beautiful. "

" This a good study of Tone in a novel -- very well done. Even better is Gilead by Williamson. "

" Colm Toibin writes a moving story about Ireland in the twentieth century told through the eyes of the character Eamon Redmond. The book moves from his early childhood, to his life as a High Court Judge to hints of terrible events in his family history. Another well written book by Colm Toibin. "