Loved, loved, loved this!
You've got a young soldier coming home from active duty - his grandmother who is in the early stages of dementia - and a host of family issues.
O'Hagan is one of those writers who have a precise eye and an exacting turn of phrase that leads to a hugely enjoyable experience. The Illuminations is full of insight, the dialogue sparks and characters lead you by the nose through their journey. What more do you want, people?
Go buy.
