"Let's Twist Again" by Leo Cullen

 Some months ago I decided it was time to re-read some of the books I've owned for years.  I began with this one...

Let's Twist Again was published by the Blackstaff Press in Belfast back in 2001, so I must have bought is at least twenty years ago.

The novel is currently out of print, so is only available second-hand - but it can be found for sale online.

Leo Cullen is better known as a short story writer, having published Clocking 90 on the Road to Cloughjordan back in 1994 (this is also out of print but available second-hand online - and I've just ordered a copy).

Let's Twist Again is Cullen's only novel and is largely based on his own childhood and youth.  The story follows young Larry Connaughton through his mother's death, his father's re-marriage and, subsequently, his stepmother's death.

This is a story of loss which is full of life and love.

Highly recommended - if you're lucky enough to find a copy.