The Little Red Chairs by Edna O'Brien
"The Little Red Chairs" is a novel that explores the impact of a charismatic stranger who arrives in a small Irish village, claiming to be a healer and spiritual leader. The community, particularly a local woman named Fidelma, is drawn to him, but his mysterious past soon catches up with him, revealing his true identity as a war criminal. The revelation shatters the village and leads Fidelma on a harrowing journey across Europe, seeking redemption and healing in the aftermath of profound betrayal and violence. The novel delves into themes of evil, forgiveness, and the possibility of redemption, set against the backdrop of international conflicts and human rights abuses.
The 10554th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- Irish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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