Wild Houses

Well, this book took me by surprise. Going in, I didn't have a lot of expectations from it but I liked its premise. By the time I finished the book, I was hooked to it. Especially the last few chapters of the book were really good!

Based in town of Ballina, in Mayo, Ireland, the story revolves around a few characters and how their lives get intertwined. The story has everything, right from dealing drugs to kidnapping and robbery. The best part is that it doesn't feel exaggerated or unrealistic. The writing takes getting used to and it takes time to understand some of the local slangs. But Colin Barrett has done a very good job with narration and storytelling. That makes this book worth reading.

Wild Houses is indeed a wild novel and is bound to leave you pondering. A farily quick and short read. The Irish in me enjoyed reading this one!