Anne Enright, the pride and joy of Bray, County Wicklow, beat the odds and was today awarded the Man Booker prize.
On Chesil Beach was a fine bit of literary writing, but the Irish have once again risen to the top, like Guinness in a glass of Bass Ale. Ms. Enright's novel, The Gathering, is classic Irish literature, with a cast of characters that come out of a large, dysfunctional family. With the Man Booker to her credit, she can be sure to attract a new clutch of readers who have yet to discover her talent.
Raise a pint, tipple the deck, and celebrate The Gathering. To be true to the theme of the novel, you might want to invite the whole family and pick a fight with your brother.
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