Irish Journal

Heinrich Boll and his family visited Ireland about 50 years ago, and this book was a tangible result. It is beguiling and entrancing, with vivid descriptions -- the prose bordering on poetry at least in the German original. This may be Boll's most accessible work; it is a clear demonstration of why the Nobel Prize Committee honored him.If you are from Ireland; if you have visited Ireland; if you want to visit Ireland; or if you just like to read the work of a master of prose, Irish Journal is extremely rewarding.

This book is like a sip of water which is neither cold nor so hot.And you just drink it without any complaint. It takes you to a long journey and you find yourself in a quiet misty evening in Ireland,the land of peaceful beauties... The book doesn't tell you about the facts and statistics,but it makes you walk and travel in Ireland with magical steps.

This is a very good read for someone who is about to travel to Ireland or has an interest in the country. Concise, insightful and wonderfully written, it really captures the essence of the people.