Comments on: Quotidian

By: Angela Hirons-Goulbourn

Angela Hirons-Goulbourn — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:47:30 +0000

This book is exquisite – a witty and beautifully written exposè of a stifled creative spirit and her late awakening. Reminiscent of Plath, Woolf and Maeve Brennan, but very much has its own voice.

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:12:29 +0000

A fantastic read. The author’s unique writing style grabs your attention from the very start and keeps you turning the pages until the very end. A wonderful account of the highs and lows of the protagonist’s life, which keeps you hooked and feeling a mixture of joy, sorrow and reflection. Thoroughly entertaining.

By: W K Wilkinson

W K Wilkinson — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:55:16 +0000

Original, mesmerising, and poignant. Draws you in and leaves you breathless.

By: Katherine Mezzacappa

Katherine Mezzacappa — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 12:25:50 +0000

I was enthralled by this book. Mary Wilkinson writes with the perception of a poet. I have never read anything quite like this – it is truly original, both in observation, structure (which you start by thinking must be as random as thought, until you realise that in fact it is very carefully plotted, in a way that creeps up on the reader) and even in layout. A very distinctive voice; I am different now for having read this.

By: Siobhán Fay

Siobhán Fay — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:26:32 +0000

It’s rare that you come across a truly ‘novel’ book these days, most fall on the same old tropes and clichés. What Mary Wilkinson has achieved with this novella is truly remarkable. She uses different forms to give a most vulnerable insight to a very whole life and inner world. Between the pace and musicality of the different forms and the frankness of the narrator’s exploration, this is really a perfect piece of literature that will stay with the reader long after they fold the last page.

By: Carol Dunne

Carol Dunne — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:24:28 +0000

Quotidian is an engaging new book that belies its quirky title. There are many rooms in Mary Wilkinson’s house and she takes us on a engaging journey through all of them. Once inside we are immersed in the memories and emotions she associates with each of them, and in a seamless way. We are invited to share in each and every experience that helped shape this thrilling new voice in Irish writing. In doing so, we are prompted to look differently into the rooms in our own lives.

By: Adrian Taheny

Adrian Taheny — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:10:43 +0000

Quotidian is a captivating memoir that invites readers to explore the intimate chambers of the narrator’s life, from the childhood sanctuary to the labyrinth of adulthood. Each room revealing a unique component in their personal journey, offering a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the essence of self-discovery.

By: Nicole Gefrides

Nicole Gefrides — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:09:47 +0000

Quotidian offers a captivating glimpse into vignette storytelling, chronicling the protagonist’s life from their early years. The writing is poignant and unfiltered, evoking raw emotions at every turn. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable read.

By: Conor Montague

Conor Montague — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:42:33 +0000

Beautifully written and innovative novella. Every vignette is a joy in itself, every room a vivid reliving. Riveting from start to finish.