![]() First edition | |
Author | Joseph Connolly |
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Cover artist | Robert Clifford |
Language | English |
Publisher | Faber & Faber |
Publication date | 1995 |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
Media type | |
Pages | 262 |
ISBN | 978-0-57117-3952 |
Poor Souls is the debut novel by English author Joseph Connolly published in 1995 by Faber and Faber.
The novel is set in 1985 and begins with Barry and Susan who arrive at dinner party hosted by Moira and Gavin; both couples believe that the other couple are happy. Barry is becoming an alcoholic, is a failed editor and has gambled all his money away, unbeknown to his wife Susan. Moira and Gavin are comfortably off but hate each other. Meanwhile Annie is in love with Barry and encourages him to sort out his life. Hilary regularly sleeps with George and Susan sleeps with several men and then with Hilary. Barry's life then comes off the rails, eventually leading to showdowns with Moira, Gavin and Sarah's boyfriend.
![]() First edition | |
Author | Joseph Connolly |
---|---|
Cover artist | Robert Clifford |
Language | English |
Publisher | Faber & Faber |
Publication date | 1995 |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
Media type | |
Pages | 262 |
ISBN | 978-0-57117-3952 |
Poor Souls is the debut novel by English author Joseph Connolly published in 1995 by Faber and Faber.
The novel is set in 1985 and begins with Barry and Susan who arrive at dinner party hosted by Moira and Gavin; both couples believe that the other couple are happy. Barry is becoming an alcoholic, is a failed editor and has gambled all his money away, unbeknown to his wife Susan. Moira and Gavin are comfortably off but hate each other. Meanwhile Annie is in love with Barry and encourages him to sort out his life. Hilary regularly sleeps with George and Susan sleeps with several men and then with Hilary. Barry's life then comes off the rails, eventually leading to showdowns with Moira, Gavin and Sarah's boyfriend.