Book about Irish expat's life in Germany falls short, proving some stereotypes are harder to escape than others.
FO Take · Score 35
Laurence Falconer's literary foray into expat life is a tedious trudge through the predictable. Rather than offering nuanced insights, it reinforces every tired trope of the “bumbling Irishman abroad”. Adulthood demands more than charming incompetence. When will we move beyond such flimsy narratives of national character?
The strongest counter
The book offers a relatable, humorous take on the universal struggles of adulthood, albeit through a specific cultural lens.
