“A charming, warm-hearted celebration of all that is treasurable about everyday life.” — The Guardian“Charming without being twee, this funny, warm book will bring you sunshine.” — The Irish Times"God, what a voice Ronan has. It is spectacular and already feels like a cult classic. I was absolutely hooked." — Donal Ryan, The Spinning Heart"The book is a delightful summer read because the characters are so incredibly likable... It's testament to the author's skill that this book, so lacking in the traditional trappings of drama, is somehow a total page turner." --Chloe Veltman, NPR Books“Radiant… A charming, luminous debut.” —*Kirkus *STARRED Review“This quietly brilliant book is as funny as it is wise, as tender as it is ground-breaking. Rónán Hession mines for gold in the modest lives and ordinary friendships that might appear unpromising to another writer, and my goodness, he finds it. It is also a happy book — and we need those.” — Diane Setterfield, author of The Thirteenth Tale“For a book that defies convention I would heartily recommend Leonard and Hungry Paul. It’s as simple as it is unique … a celebration of kindness and having enough and being content — and living a life devoid of high drama and conflict. It’s very funny, and well-written, poetic in places. But above all it’s kind, a celebration of often overlooked people.” — Kit de Waal, author of My Name Is Leon"This beautiful, heartfelt book is fed on wit and purpose . . . it challenges us to take happiness seriously. The result is that its readers may be nourished by it and in turn nourish others... This is a novel to hearten us for whatever lies ahead." — The Believer
