About the Author

Caitriona Lally studied English Literature in Trinity College Dublin. She has had a colorful employment history, working as an abstract writer and a copywriter, as well as a home helper in New York and an English teacher in Japan. She has traveled extensively around Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. Caitriona was shortlisted for "Newcomer of the Year" in the Irish Book Awards in 2015.

Reviews

‘Inventive, funny and, ultimately, moving’ Guardian ‘Full of action and humour as its beguiling narrator takes her surreal jaunts around the capital in search of a portal to another world…. The black comedy gives the book a jaunty quality that complements the dazzling trip around Dublin’ The Irish Times ‘Delightfully quirky… Vivian’s voice alone is enough to keep us reading, charmed by her unique brand of manic, word-hoarding wit’ The Irish Independent ‘The book’s style calls to mind The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Engaging and humorous’ The Dublin Inquirer ‘This urban fairy tale delivers something that is both subtle and profound in its examination of the human soul. Magically delicious’ Kirkus ‘A whimsical jaunt through Dublin and a modern take on many old Irish folktakes…Humorous, charming, and original’ Booklist ‘A strange, lyrical, fantastical, and slightly disturbing book…Vivian is a sympathetic, and utterly unforgettable, character’ Jennifer Ohzourk, St. Louis Public Library