The Water Is Wide A Novel of Northern Ireland

by Elizabeth Gibson

Born in Belfast, Kate Hamilton returns to Ireland to study at the New University of Ulster, but is once again caught up in her nation's sectarian violence

Genres: Historical Fiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Elizabeth Gibson of Kennewick, Washington, began a career as a freelancer writer when she researched place-name origins in eastern Washington. Her interest in history prompted her desire to bring to light the largely undocumented and unstudied outlaws of Washington.

Reviews

[Leah Cassells · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cheeky reread bc I was so thrown by the ending the first time that I had to read it again to pick out all the clues
And fiction continues to be my main historical source

[Emily Crutchley · Rating 5 out of 5]

The CUI version of Derry girls.

Still astounded that a novel about a northern irish uni CU even exists. I thoroughly support Leah and Catherine's mission to popularise this cultural phenomenon. Should it be mandatory for staff and relay???

[Kate McBride · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently reread this book after many years sitting on my bookshelf, it really struck a chord with me because my father was born and bred on the Lower Falls and left in 1959, it was interesting to read what the Protestants possibly think of Catholics, even though it was fiction I know those feelings and attitudes were very real. Growing up as an Australian it is still hard for me to fathom such hatreds because I was brought up to accept everyone.

[Tiffany L · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book! About the religious differences in Ireland.

[Carrie Billett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this when I was a teenager and loved it. I only have vague recollections of what it was about and have been searching for a copy since mine was destroyed in a flood. One day I will read it again.