Ripeness

In "Ripeness," Sarah Moss explores the complexities of sisterhood, lost connections, and the meaning of home against the backdrop of 1960s Italy and contemporary Ireland. Edith, tasked with supporting her sister Lydia through a scandalous pregnancy, finds her past resurfacing decades later when her best friend Maebh learns about a long-lost brother. As the story unfolds, themes of familial love, identity, and the impact of migration are woven together, prompting deep reflection on the ties that bind us across time and circumstances.