Milkman

The novel tells the story of 'middle sister', an 18-year-old girl living in a Catholic and separatist stronghold during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

She is pursued by 'Milkman', a local paramilitary, which leads to rumors and social ostracism.

The story explores themes of gossip, social pressure, and the dangers of being 'interesting' in a tight-knit community.

It delves into the complexities of Northern Irish sociopolitics and the universal experience of societies in crisis.

The narrative is marked by its distinctive voice, humor, and the daily violence of the protagonist's world.