Country Girls

The Country Girls The Country Girls is a thrilling story about two country girls named Caithleen (Kate) Brady and Bridget (Baba) Brennan. It’s the first of Edna O’Brien’s books about the two young girls. The other two books in the series are: The Lonely Girl (1962) and Girls in Their Married Bliss (1964). The country girls is written by O’Brien in 1960 and was her breakthrough novel. Edna O’Brien was born in Twamgraney, …

…a lie. I think the book was rather boring. It’s no doubt that it is a good book, dealing with important matters and themes, but I think that it may be more suitable for a teenage girl, or anyone who fancies O’Brien’s writing. Even though I didn’t find the book very exciting i would highly recommend it for those who are interested in themes dealing with female sensuality and male treachery.