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‘Long Island’ is a worthy sequel to ‘Brooklyn’

‘Long Island’ is a worthy sequel to ‘Brooklyn’

Episode 735 Published 1 year, 4 months ago
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Today's story: Colm Tóibín's novel ""Brooklyn"" introduced readers to Eilis Lacey, a young woman from Ireland who emigrated to America in the 1950's. The story won wide praise and found commercial success; it was adapted into a movie in 2015. Now, the Irish author is back with a sequel, titled ""Long Island"" and set in the 1970s.

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