The Boy from the Sea

The Boy from the Sea by Garrett Carr is a heartfelt and vividly rendered story set in 1970s Ireland, centered around an abandoned baby discovered on the beach and the subsequent community and family dynamics that unfold over twenty years. Celebrated for its compassion, lyricism, and humor, the novel explores themes of belonging, rivalry, and change within a small-town setting. With a warm reception from readers and critics alike, it offers a moving portrayal of a boy’s quest to find his place in a transforming world.