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Set in Northern Ireland against the background of the troubles, these
vignettes capture the spirit of adolescence in difficult times.
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ORANGES FROM SPAIN is a collection of stories about of the trials of
growing up in a community where tension, confusion and violence hold
sway. Here, among other tales, a youthful seaside romance crosses the
religious divide, a gang take turns at the wheel of a stolen car, and an
exceptional student stirs the resentment of her troubled teacher. <
'Writing I can only describe as magnificent' Irish Times 'Reminicent of
the earliest tales of Bernard MacLaverty ... a writer to watch' Scotland
on Sunday 'If there has been a better collection than David Park's
ORANGES FROM SPAIN in the last year then I fear I have not read it'
Daily Telegraph 'Park is an Irish-born writer who brings his celebration
of language, and humanity, to every page' Daily Mail >
Set in
Northern Ireland against the background of the troubles, these
vignettes capture the spirit of adolescence in difficult times.
P>
ORANGES FROM SPAIN is a collection of stories about of the trials of
growing up in a community where tension, confusion and violence hold
sway. Here, among other tales, a youthful seaside romance crosses the
religious divide, a gang take turns at the wheel of a stolen car, and an
exceptional student stirs the resentment of her troubled teacher. <