Book Review

IN THE FOREST (2002)

Edna O'Brien
Reviewed by Gillian Flynn | Apr 05, 2002
EW's GRADE
B+

Details Release Date: Mar 01, 2002; Writer: Edna O'Brien; Genre: Fiction

In the countryside of western Ireland, young Michen O'Kane is going mad. Skittering along the outskirts of his village, feared by former neighbors, he becomes enchanted by the redheaded Eily, a vivacious young mother. She and her little boy will soon be found murdered in Cloosh Wood. Based on a true story, In the Forest floats in and out of viewpoints: O'Kane recounts his miserable, abused youth; Eily mourns a lost romance. O'Brien, always a lovely stylist, has created a dreamy novel of impulses -- both kind and murderous. B+

Originally posted Apr 05, 2002 Published in issue #647 Apr 05, 2002 Order article reprints

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