Wild Laughter: Winner of the 2021 Encore Award

In the aftermath of the Celtic Tiger, the Celtic Tiger has left devastation in its wake, and the brothers Hart and Cormac Black are waking up to a different Ireland. This epic-in-miniature explores cowardice and sacrifice, faith rewarded and abandoned, the stories we tell ourselves and the ones we resist.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2021
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

In the aftermath of the Celtic Tiger's devastating reign, brothers Hart and Cormac Black find themselves navigating a vastly different Ireland. The divide between them grows, forcing their father to his knees. With a crucial decision looming, they discover that their greatest threat arises when everything is at stake. This poignant portrayal of a family and a nation adrift delves into themes of cowardice, sacrifice, faith, and the narratives we construct. With its blend of humor, poignancy, and originality, The Wild Laughter establishes Caoilinn Hughes as one of Ireland's most daring and perceptive young writers.

A remarkable achievement in comedic ingenuity, this book is both mischievous and insightful, resonating with our contemporary way of life. It has garnered numerous accolades, including being a finalist for the An Post Irish Novel of the Year 2020, the RTÉ Radio 1 Listeners' Choice Award 2020, and the Dalkey Emerging Writer Award 2021. Additionally, it has been longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize and the i Comedy Women in Print Prize, 2021. The Irish Times, Irish Sunday Times, Irish Independent, and Sunday Independent have all recognized it as the Book of the Year 2020.

Weight: 188g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786078599