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Colm Tóibín's long-anticipated sequel to 'Brooklyn' is 'Long Island'

May 15, 2024
Author Colm Tóibín discusses his unexpected sequel to 'Brooklyn,' 'Long Island,' following protagonist Eilis Lacey in her 40s. The story delves into her domestic upheaval after discovering her husband's affair. Tóibín explores Eilis's return to Ireland, cultural clashes, and the evolution of self-perception, leaving room for future sequels.
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