The Bridge

In this beautifully narrated short novel by Colm Tóibín, Miquel and his father navigate life together in a Pyrenean house haunted by loss, as an almost-complete bridge promises change and peril. While his father sees opportunity in the new infrastructure, Miquel fears the exposure and chaos it may bring, revealing deep tensions between tradition and change. Tóibín masterfully explores themes of connection, loss, and the passage of time within these intertwined lives.