{"product_id":"loopy-a-novel-of-golf-and-ireland-paperback","title":"Loopy: A Novel of Golf and Ireland - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDan Binchy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDan Binchy's first two novels were delightful stories of small town Ireland and filled with a range of eccentric and hilarious characters. Both books received warm praise---\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post \u003c\/i\u003ecalled \u003ci\u003eThe Neon Madonna \u003c\/i\u003eterrifically funny and a hilarious read.\u003ci\u003e Booklist \u003c\/i\u003ecalled \u003ci\u003eThe Last Resort \u003c\/i\u003ean endearing and entertaining combination of warmth and wit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe tiny village of Trabane is tucked far away in the west of Ireland. The local golf course was designed more by nature than by man. On 'links' like this, golf is much more than just a game to those that play it. It is a battlefield where scores are settled and every man and woman is equal. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo young Larry Lynch, nicknamed Loopy, golf opens up new horizons and the chance of a better life. Having only recently picked up the sport, he finds he has a natural skill and quickly becomes the town's leading amateur. Loopy's gifted athleticism earns him entry into the Atlantic Trophy---a prestigious competition at the famed course, Ballykissane. Helped only by an eccentric caddy and a gaggle of noisy supporters, he takes on some of the world's best amateur golfers in a titanic struggle that will warm the heart of readers everywhere. Little does he know that he is playing for a prize far, far greater than a silver trophy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough it all, Binchy imbues the work with a wonderful feel of small town Ireland and, of course, the Irish spirit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEchoes of Rocky in a sweet-natured tale of golf and small-town Ireland...Binchy's third...is a dead-solid hit with cousin Maeve (I...love this book!), which is not surprising since it's Binchyesque to the core.\u003cbr\u003e---\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Last Resort: \u003cbr\u003eEven if he weren't my cousin, I would love this book!\"\u003cbr\u003e--Maeve Binchy\u003cbr\u003e\"An endearing and entertaining combination of warmth and wit.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\"From hunt balls to whiskey stills, Binchy takes Luke and the reader to the heart of Erin in this warm and amusing mixture. Lots of wit, characters, and charm here.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\"Laugh-out-loud funny. The description of the decrepit golf course...is alone worth the price of the book.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"The Houston Post \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Neon Madonna: \u003cbr\u003e\"Dan Binchy's first novel is terrifically funny. \"The Neon Madonna is a hilarious read.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"The Washington Post Book World\u003cbr\u003e\"A first-rate comic novel.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\"-Kirkus\u003cbr\u003e\"Binchy's first novel promises that the worldly Father Jerry could easily become the lead character of a series.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\"Dan Binchy delivers a charming first novel.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\"Tampa Tribune-Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDan Binchy is a farmer and writer in County Limerick, where he was born and lives with his wife. His other books include \u003ci\u003eThe Last Resort\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Neon Madonna.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 8.08 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 21, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52519470858547,"sku":"9780312352011","price":29.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/YzhxWHlSRVcxcDVzVllybFFIOUx5QT09.webp?v=1760500432","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/loopy-a-novel-of-golf-and-ireland-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}