And in this case, one that put both their lives at risk.ĭanny’s story was particularly turbulent and troubled. Their connection soon unfolds into that gritty and brave love characteristic of a first love. Even though Fiona and Danny’s origins belong to different sides of the wall, both had dreams, fears and a life ahead of them. The story is heavily character driven and the families of both main characters play a very important role.
The stories of the characters are blended with the social implications of their origins, of the families where they were brought up, the side of the wall where they grew up and the repercussions of the actions of their families. A Belfast excellently portrayed by the author. It’s one set in a Belfast that still wears wounds from the conflict. Their people is moving past it, trying to leave behind the scraps of what the conflict shattered and blew up.Īll The Walls of Belfast is not just a contemporary young adult book. That’s literally yesterday, guys.īelfast is a city that is still healing. The Good Friday Peace Agreement was only signed in 1998. The Troubles was a conflict that went on for 30 years guys, more than 3000 people were killed and more than 50% were civilians. Despite its past, Belfast is one of the most kind and welcoming cities I have ever been to. I soon realized that there is so much about Northern Ireland that the rest of Europe - and the world - ignores.
I absorbed as much culture and history as I could. During my time in Belfast I didn’t only learn about myself. I think this book comes with excellent timing, now that half of the world is seemingly walking backwards while the other half tries to move on to a better place. Specially, it that is a young adult book.
So I will jump at the chance of reading a book that is set there. Belfast helped shaping me in the adult woman I am today. My first proper job, my first apartment, my first experience abroad. It was the city where I started flying free. Belfast is a city that will always own a big chunk of my heart.
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