An Economist Best Book of 2025 (so far), Review: The Boy from the Sea

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The Boy from the Sea. By Garrett Carr.

In 1973 a baby is found in a barrel on the beach of an Irish village. A fisherman and his wife adopt the boy, but as he grows up his presence creates divisions in more than one family. Poignant and humane, this work expertly depicts a close-knit community, hardscrabble lives and sibling rivalries.

Period18 Mar 2025

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  • TitleAn Economist Best Book of 2025 (so far), Review: The Boy from the Sea
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Economist
    Media typePrint
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date18/03/2025
    DescriptionThe Economist
    The Boy from the Sea. By Garrett Carr.
    In 1973 a baby is found in a barrel on the beach of an Irish village. A fisherman and his wife adopt the boy, but as he grows up his presence creates divisions in more than one family. Poignant and humane, this work expertly depicts a close-knit community, hardscrabble lives and sibling rivalries.
    Producer/AuthorThe Economist
    URLhttps://www.economist.com/culture/2025/03/18/the-best-novels-of-the-year-so-far
    PersonsGarrett Carr
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