Trespasses (novel)
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| Author | Louise Kennedy |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Set in | Northern Ireland |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House |
Publication date | 2022 |
Trespasses is a 2022 debut novel by Louise Kennedy.[1] Set in Northern Ireland, the novel follows a young woman who gets caught between allegiance to community and a dangerous passion.
Trespasses was shortlisted for the 2022 inaugural Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize[2] and for the 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction.[3]
Adaptation
[edit]A television adaptation starring Gillian Anderson began filming for Channel 4 in 2024.[4]
Reception
[edit]Per Book Marks, a website that aggregates critical reviews for literature from mainstream critics, the book received an overall "Rave" consensus rating based on 16 independent third-party assessments, including 13 "rave" and 3 "positive" reviews.[5]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Award | — | Nominated | |
| Irish Book Award | — | Won | ||
| Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize | — | Shortlisted | ||
| 2023 | British Book Award | Overall Book of the Year | Shortlisted | |
| Début Book of the Year | Won | |||
| Kerry Group Irish Fiction Award | — | Shortlisted | ||
| McKitterick Prize | — | Won | ||
| Women's Prize for Fiction | — | Shortlisted |
References
[edit]- ^ Sullivan, J. Courtney (November 1, 2022). "In Northern Ireland During the Troubles, a Secret Romance". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 4, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
- ^ Doyle, Martin (20 July 2022). "Louise Kennedy on Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize shortlist; Margaret Atwood at Clifden festival". The Irish Times. Archived from the original on 16 October 2022. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Shaffi, Sarah (26 April 2023). "Three debut novels compete among Women's prize for fiction shortlist". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Gillian Anderson in Co Down to shoot Troubles thriller based on Louise Kennedy novel". Independent.ie. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "Book Marks reviews of Trespasses by Louise Kennedy". Book Marks. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
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