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Key ideas from the book
- Richard Garay’s hidden sexuality shapes his relationship with his mother and the people around him.
- Dissatisfaction with his work leads Richard to take considerable risks.
- The Falklands War provides the novel’s backdrop of political change in Argentina.
- The story traces Richard’s effort to emerge into the world.
- Love and personal integrity are central concerns of the novel.
About The Story of the Night by Colm Tóibín
Set in Argentina as the Falklands War is fought and lost, Colm Tóibín’s novel follows Richard Garay, who lives with his mother while keeping his sexuality hidden. Dissatisfied with his work and constrained by the life he has built, he begins to take risks and find a way to emerge into the world.
Blending a personal story with a period of political change, the novel explores sexuality, family, and love. It will interest readers of literary and LGBTQ+ fiction, as well as those drawn to stories set against Argentina’s recent history.
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