Bad Blood: A Walk Along the Irish Border

Colm Tóibín's haunting walk along the Irish border in the late 1980s captures a landscape scarred by division and simmering violence. With his characteristic quiet intensity, he weaves together personal encounters, historical weight, and the everyday reality of communities living on the edge. Written before the Good Friday Agreement, this remains an essential, deeply human portrait of a fractured place. Perfect for readers drawn to literary travel writing, Irish history, and those who appreciate Tóibín's keen eye for the stories borders conceal.