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The Red Mouth by [author not specified]
The Red Mouth is a literary novel about discoveries in an Irish bog and four lives connected across time. Its story brings together an ancient burial site, an archaeologist’s account of a sacrificial death and environmental work that leads one character back to the bog.
At a glance
- Follows four people connected to discoveries made in an Irish bog across different periods.
- Combines literary fiction with archaeology, environmental concerns and a mysterious bog body.
- The listing describes the prose as lyrical and the story as haunting.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A clear multi-strand premise connects archaeological discoveries with the lives of four characters.
- At 240 pages, the listed length offers a relatively concise reading commitment.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Circus |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 2 July 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1526691124 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1526691125 |
| Weight listed | 340 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.6 x 2.8 x 22 cm |
What to know before buying
- The plot includes a mutilated ancient body and sacrificial death, which may not suit readers seeking lighter fiction.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of literary fiction drawn to Irish settings and stories spanning different periods.
- Readers interested in archaeology, bogland, environmental themes and quietly unsettling mysteries.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a light or purely plot-driven story, or who prefer to avoid disturbing subject matter.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
50% 50% - 4 stars
26% 26% - 3 stars
15% 15% - 2 stars
8% 8% - 1 star
1% 1%
Customer feedback is represented here only by aggregate ratings, with ratings spread from one to five stars and close to half in the five-star category. This suggests a generally favourable but not uniformly enthusiastic reception. The distribution does not reveal what readers liked or disliked, so it cannot establish reactions to the novel’s lyrical style, layered timeline or disturbing subject matter.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Red Mouth about?
The novel links four lives through discoveries in an Irish bog, including ancient elk remains and the body of a woman whose story an archaeologist tries to tell.
What themes and subjects does the novel explore?
The listing describes a story involving archaeology, environmental science, sacrifice, national heritage and the mysterious influence of the bog.
How long is the listed edition?
The listing gives a print length of 240 pages.
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