Milkman by Anna Burns

Recommended by Erica

Broooooo I love this book SO much. Stream of consciousness about a 19 year old gal living through the Troubles in Belfast. Masterfully wrought tension and atmosphere, a beautiful ending, dry humor that caught me off guard, just wow, I love this writer and this book so so much

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even*cleveland

@evenclevelandSep 16, 2026

So good, and it makes a killer pairing with SAY NOTHING.

Erica

@ericajsdSep 16, 2026

Yes!! I read these back to back in 2019 it was an excellent experience

Sonia D

@sloniaSep 16, 2026

Yes! Now I am looking for more like this. I already read Say Nothing and Trespasses. And seen Derry Girls. What am I missing??

Erica

@ericajsdSep 16, 2026

theres “how to get to heaven from Belfast” from the creator of derry girls, I also liked “I, dolours” a doc about dolours price

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"Milkman" by Anna Burns

Sonia D

“The voice is delightful, and the repetitive nameless narration that may be irritating to some in print acquired the sing-song fairytale and even trance-like quality that I firmly believe was intended.”