A review by reliures
Evenings and Weekends by Oisín McKenna

5.0

Queer literary fiction following several acquaintances as they deal with life changing events during a hot summer weekend in London. 

Well this was an incredible read. I loved the writing style, sharp and evocative. I loved how the author painted the diversity and vividness of London, a metropole with its own beauty and ugliness. 

All the characters were complex and compelling, but my favourites were definitely Rosaleen, Phil and Maggie. 

The author intertwined their personal stories with important themes such as queerness, motherhood, Irish history, conservatism, pro choice, self acceptance etc. 

There were some truly emotional moments that got me cried, and so many thoughts/experiences that mirrored my own, the very last sentences made me burst into tears. 

This was a truly gorgeous and emotional debut by Oisín McKenna and I’m looking forward to read his future work.