Overview

A gloriously funny-serious novel from a beloved columnist and essayist The Heathens thought of themselves as 'the 1000th best band of all time'. Then their tour van crashed, and one of their members died. Twenty years later, weird things are happening in Dublin, bringing the surviving members of the band together in ways none of them could have anticipated and lifting the lid on mysteries from their shared past. Experts in a Dying Field is a gloriously sharp, witty and surprising novel about friendship, secrets, the strange workings of grief and guilt, and the joyful alchemy of music, from a writer with a unique ability to access humour and deep emotion.

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Rich, funny, moving and alive. The Commitments for a generation who grew up burning their own CDs off dodgy LimeWire MP3s. -- Róisín Langian Beautiful, big-hearted, silly and profound -- Séamas O'Reilly A wonderfully evocative novel from a major storytelling talent. -- Joseph O’Connor The experience of reading Experts in a Dying Field feels kaleidoscopic, as each twist reveals the vividness of each character’s particular sorrows and guilts and griefs, and above all, the force of friendship. Clever, warm and moving, it’s a remarkable book, thrumming with music and with love. * Doireann Ní Ghríofa * A paean to friendship, forgiveness and the power of music, told with the blend of empathy and wit that is Freyne's trademark. I loved this book * Louise Kennedy * Brimming with musicality and the wild, unpredictable energy of a session, this book hums with life, told with the rigour and brilliance of one of Ireland’s finest minds. As profound as it is hilarious, Freyne’s voice is unmistakable: clever, tender, and original. Read it once, then read it again. Then go to the pub. * Elaine Feeney * A poignant and beautifully observed novel about the heroic underdogs of the music underground and the dreams and friendships that were forged there. Patrick Freyne writes about his characters with humour, care and loving attention. -- Rónán Hession Kaleidoscopic, witty, boisterous and warm, Experts in a Dying Field confirms Patrick Freyne as a writer who cares deeply about people. -- Lisa McInerney

Rich, funny, moving and alive. The Commitments for a generation who grew up burning their own CDs off dodgy LimeWire MP3s. -- Róisín Langian Beautiful, big-hearted, silly and profound -- Séamas O'Reilly A wonderfully evocative novel from a major storytelling talent. -- Joseph O’Connor The experience of reading Experts in a Dying Field feels kaleidoscopic, as each twist reveals the vividness of each character’s particular sorrows and guilts and griefs, and above all, the force of friendship. Clever, warm and moving, it’s a remarkable book, thrumming with music and with love. * Doireann Ní Ghríofa * A paean to friendship, forgiveness and the power of music, told with the blend of empathy and wit that is Freyne's trademark. I loved this book * Louise Kennedy * Brimming with musicality and the wild, unpredictable energy of a session, this book hums with life, told with the rigour and brilliance of one of Ireland’s finest minds. As profound as it is hilarious, Freyne’s voice is unmistakable: clever, tender, and original. Read it once, then read it again. Then go to the pub. * Elaine Feeney * A poignant and beautifully observed novel about the heroic underdogs of the music underground and the dreams and friendships that were forged there. Patrick Freyne writes about his characters with humour, care and loving attention. -- Rónán Hession

Rich, funny, moving and alive. The Commitments for a generation who grew up burning their own CDs off dodgy LimeWire MP3s. -- Róisín Langian Beautiful, big-hearted, silly and profound -- Séamas O'Reilly A wonderfully evocative novel from a major storytelling talent. -- Joseph O’Connor

Author Information

Patrick Freyne spent most of his twenties trying to be a rock star before turning to the much more stable and secure world of journalism. He is a features writer at the Irish Times. OK, Let's Do Your Stupid Idea is his first book.

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