How to Gut a Fish by Sheila Armstrong
A Stunning Literary Debut of Grit, Grace, and the Haunting Everyday
How to Gut a Fish by Sheila Armstrong is a masterfully written short story collection that captures the raw poetry of Irish life. With precise language and emotional depth, Armstrong brings to life a range of voices from fishermen and teenagers to grieving parents and lonely workers exploring loss, memory, violence, and resilience.
Each story is a vignette of atmosphere and mood, often set in rural or coastal Ireland, where the ordinary is rendered strange and the mundane becomes profound. This is literary fiction at its most evocative.
Book Bundle
Perfect for fans of Claire Keegan, Kevin Barry, and Wendy Erskine ideal for readers who enjoy contemporary Irish fiction, short stories, and lyrical prose that lingers.
Why How to Gut a Fish is a Must-Read:
-
Remarkable Debut: A new voice in Irish literature with serious staying power.
-
Atmospheric Writing: From sea to field, each setting breathes with realism.
-
Themes of Humanity: Explores class, silence, survival, and emotional tension.
-
Acclaimed Across the UK & Ireland: Praised by critics for its originality and control.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"There is a certain tenderness in the way we break things open to understand them."
Translation (Sinhala):
"අපි දේවල් විවෘත කර ඒවා තේරුම් ගැනීමට යැයි, එය යම්කාලීන කාන්දු වීමක් වේ."
Translation (Tamil):
"நாம் பொருள்களை திறந்து புரிந்துகொள்ளும் விதத்தில் ஒரு மென்மை இருக்கிறது."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You can order How to Gut a Fish by Sheila Armstrong online from Booxworm.lk or visit our Colombo store to experience this extraordinary literary debut of quiet power and emotional resonance.
Physical Store Location:
180, W.A. Silva Mawatha, Wellawatte, Colombo 06, Sri Lanka
+94 768 46 2551
Visit: www.booxworm.lk
About the Book
