A review by natesea
Country Girl by Edna O'Brien

3.0

This is a beautifully written and, at times, hilarious tale of a famous author of which I've never heard. She is considered one of the best writers Ireland ever produced, though not without controversy. From banished novels, to penning theater starring Maggie Smith; then bedside lullabies by Paul McCartney and hob-nobbing with various stars, Edna O'Brien has lived quite extravagantly. She is an intelligent woman ahead of her time, and her story is intriguing and endearing. I only wish I knew Ireland better, and the literary, film, and society people of the 60-80s, to fully appreciate her memoir.