'Audacious and propulsive, a story that surges with emotional vitality - this is a dazzling novel' -- Colin Walsh * author of Kala *
'Saoirse is a delicious literary jigsaw, leaving the reader to piece together the memories, paintings and confessions of our eponymous heroine. Beautifully written and enticingly intriguing, Charleen Hurtubise is a shiny new star in the Irish literary firmament' -- Liz Nugent * author of Strange Sally Diamond *
'A beautifully wrought, deeply human story of the power of creativity in the face of survival. By turns funny and moving, with an unforgettable cast of characters (with a special mention to Daithi, the Mr Darcy of Donegal) Saoirse brims with humanity and hope' -- Louise Nealon * author of Snowflake *
'A novel as rich with narrative layers as the visual art of its protagonist, yet limned with trauma, with the consequences of secrecy and silence, and with the hope that can come from true connection and community, Saoirse is an audacious act of storytelling' -- Belinda McKeon * author of Tender and Solace *
'Gripping and emotionally complex, Saoirse is a moving portrait of love, heartbreak and the sacrifices one woman makes for the family and life she deserves...luminous!' -- Michelle Gallen * author of Factory Girls *
'Hurtubise balances grit and tenderness on a high wire of sustained tension' -- Lauren McKenzie * author of The Couples *
'One of my favourite books of the year!' * Netgalley review *