Sort of Homecoming

The story follows Tom Iremonger, who returns to a transformed Dublin after squandering his grandfather’s legacy during a reckless six-month escapade. Armed with only his leather jacket and a fading sense of entitlement, he struggles to navigate a city that reflects his own insecurities. As he breaks his own Rules of Cool—engaging in charity, cheating in a swim, and pursuing the sophisticated Mainie Doyle—Tom confronts the reality of his past and the evolving landscape of modern Ireland. This debut novel blends humor with poignant themes of identity and change.