The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually

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_In The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually_ by Helen Cullen, the story explores the intricate dynamics of the Moon family as they navigate the challenges of grief and healing. Set on a picturesque Irish island, it delves into themes of love, legacy, and the bonds of a family trying to find their way after a profound loss. Each character's journey to understand themselves and each other becomes a poignant exploration of what it means to truly belong and whether love is enough to keep them together.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that explore complex family dynamics, intertwined with themes of love, loss, and the healing power of art. The beautifully crafted narrative weaves together multiple perspectives, offering a poignant look at how we navigate life's challenges and find resilience in unexpected places. If you're drawn to emotionally resonant tales with rich character development, this novel might captivate you.

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The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually

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An emotional, poignant, and atmospheric literary novel from a critically-acclaimed rising star in Irish fiction.

There's a crack in everything, it's how the light gets in - Leonard Cohen

On an island off the west coast of Ireland, the Moone family are poised for celebration but are instead shattered by tragedy. Murtagh Moone is a potter and devoted husband to Maeve, an actor struggling with her most challenging role yet as a mother to their four children. Now Murtagh must hold his family close as we bear witness to their story before that night.

We return to the day Maeve and Murtagh meet, outside Trinity College in Dublin, and watch how one love story gives rise to another. As the Moone children learn who their parents truly are, we journey onwards with them to a future that none of the Moones can predict.

Except perhaps Maeve herself.

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The Truth Must Dazzle Gradually by Helen Cullen is praised for its moving exploration of themes such as love, loss, mental health, and family dynamics. Critics highlight Cullen's lyrical prose and sensitive depiction of depression, grief, and motherhood. The novel is celebrated for its rich characterisation and emotional depth, resonating deeply with readers and leaving a lasting impact. Overall, it's described as a beautiful and poignant narrative with an optimistic undercurrent.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405935173

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Helen Cullen is an Irish writer living in London. She is the author of The Lost Letters of William Woolf which has been optioned for television. She was shortlisted for Newcomer of the Year at the Irish Book Awards. To learn more, please visit www.helencullen.ie

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