“A Long Winter” by Colm Tobin
About this episode
This episode discusses 'A Long Winter' by Colm Tobin, focusing on the bond between a mother and son amidst family turmoil.
A tightly written novella from the author of "Brooklyn" and "Long Island", “A Long Winter” by Colm Tobin describes an extraordinary bond between a mother and son and a haunting portrait of a family in crisis.
Topics covered
- family bonds
- crisis
- novella
- literature
- Colm Tobin
Keywords
- Colm Tobin
- A Long Winter
- family crisis
- novella
- literature
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: A Long Winter, Brooklyn, Long Island
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