“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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