Chris Binchy élabore des récits qui explorent les réseaux complexes de relations et les dynamiques sociales qui façonnent nos vies. Sa prose examine avec acuité les complexités morales et les conséquences des actions humaines, offrant un regard pénétrant sur les motivations des personnages. À travers ses représentations détaillées d'individus et de leurs paysages intérieurs, Binchy dévoile les nuances subtiles de la nature humaine. Son œuvre offre une profonde réflexion sur ce que signifie être humain dans le monde contemporain.
The story revolves around David, a shy but observant young man who struggles to express himself. At a party, he becomes infatuated with the captivating Camille but relies on his charismatic best friend, Alex, to approach her. Despite David's initial interest, Alex's confidence wins Camille's attention, leading to a complex dynamic between the friends as David grapples with feelings of inadequacy and unrequited love.
After Rory has returned to Dublin to bury his mother, he decides that New York, with the flash job, fast money and high tech apartment is just not for him anymore, and it's time to come home again. But where is home and who is Rory now?