In this loose parody of Dante’s Inferno, four Irish traditional musicians get lost in the backwoods of upstate New York the week before St. Patrick’s Day. On the journey, the band descends through nine hellish circles of American-style 3/17 revelry: Step-dancing princesses. Bobbing shamrock headbangers. Green beer bacchanals. Shillelagh-wavin’ geezers. (WARNING: Abandon hope, all ye corned beef-allergic who enter here.)
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Mary Pat Hyland studied art and music at Syracuse University where she earned a BFA Illustration. She worked as a graphic artist/designer/art director for many years before a layoff forced her into a new field of work: journalism. She spent 15 years in the field, including several years as a syndicated web site columnist for Gannett News Service -her columns were carried in more than 90 newspapers across the U.S. and Canada (including USA Today). In late 2007, Hyland left journalism to pursue a dream she'd had for more than 20 years: novelist. A month later, the novel she'd been working on for more than a decade was published. This is the author's third novel. Her other works are "The Cyber Miracles" (2008) and its sequel, "A Sudden Gift of Fate" (2009). Hyland resides in upstate New York. Her interests include Gaeilge-the Irish language, music, dance, gardening, Finger Lakes wines and cooking.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Savage,Deadly and Spot On!! A Damn Fine Read of '3/17' in America!!
February 21, 2011
By M. H. Groody
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I am not a normal reader of fiction as my tastes run to Non Fiction, But as one who has studied and played 'The Traditional Irish Music of Ireland (EIRE)' for numerous years and plays The Irish Traditional Music in countless Irish Pubs on '3/17', St.Patrick's Day , I was 'Intrigued' by the Title of this excellent book ,'3/17'. As anyone with an ounce of 'Irishness' is aware ; March 17 is St. Patrick's Day or as I fondly call it 'PADDY'S DAY'. The dichotomy of how '3/17' is celebrated in Ireland (Eire)as more of a Holy Day Honoring St. Patrick ,the Patron Saint of Ireland is vastly different than the chaos and drunken madness of the ones who pass themselves off as 'pseudo-Irish on '3/17' in America.I 'fondly' (?) refer to '3/17' as "Amateur Day and a Night of Drunken Debauchery" full of Gobshites, Eejits and Amadans.
As an Irish Traditional Musician ,who on many 'Paddy's Day' has witnessed the 'Madness' of what '3/17' has become in the U.S., The Irish Trad.Musician is hired to 'create an authentic Irish Traditional Music Atmosphere' finds himself in battle with " The Nine Hellish Circles of American Irish revelry".
"In this modern version of Dante's Inferno", four young Trad. Musicians from Eire, in a valorous attempt at finding their way, driving from Boston to upstate New York for a 'Boonies' '3/17' Gig, find themselves waylaid in a blinding snowstorm by a " Black Galloping Glowing-Eyed Puca. Their misadventure just begins. In their horror that follows their 'Banjaxed' vehicle, what happens to The Band that descends into a hellish experience unknown or imagined by most True Denizens of EIRE.Only in American can '3/17' Exist!!!
1) Hordes of little 'Irish Step Dancers' that the Dancing School Mothers insist that the Publican permit these little monsters 'perform as part of the Paddy's Day Festivities............Horror!! They won't go away,these little pseudo-Irish Dancing Monsters. DUH, the Band was hired to play, not the little dancing Fharies!!
2)"Bobbing Shamrock Headbangers" You would have to be there to believe it. A Flying Flock of Amadans!!!
3)"Green Beer Bacchanals" A breed of 'Culchie' know only in the upstate backwoods of the Empire State.
4("Shillelagh-waving Geezers" " Aul caturs" -with one foot in the pub and the other in the 'ould sod graveyard'.Time to pack it in ,Lads!!
5)And mountains and mountains of Corned Beef, in a quantity that would sink Eire and guarantee many hours in the local pub 'Jacks'.
As you follow our Intrepid Band mates as they bounce from one Hellish misadventure to another, just trying to survive long enough as they bide their time to get the parts to have the 'Puca Banjaxed Vehicle' Repaired; play the damn gig and get out of this Green Beer, Shamrock Waving , Corned Beef Pseudo-Mick Headbangers otherworld of Hell, alive.
Mary Pat Hyland writes from the experience as a gifted writer, a sean-nos singer, a Teacher of Gaeilge, and a talented Traditional Irish Musician.As a 'comrade in Traditional Irish Music', who has 'Survived' the 'Revelry' from the other side of the '3/17' picture ,as an Irish Traditional Musician playing up on stage, I will quote " It hasn't been very pretty".
This is the first review I have ever composed of any written work,and believe me ,my Library is vast.The description of '3/17'; the Green Daft Gobshite 'Craic' is spot On, no holds-take no prisoners on what in America is '3/17'.......A Green Hued Hooley Hell. I recommend this great book to anyone who even 'TINKS' of '3/17' as just a normal day in America.
As an Irish Traditional Musician ,who on many 'Paddy's Day' has witnessed the 'Madness' of what '3/17' has become in the U.S., The Irish Trad.Musician is hired to 'create an authentic Irish Traditional Music Atmosphere' finds himself in battle with " The Nine Hellish Circles of American Irish revelry".
"In this modern version of Dante's Inferno", four young Trad. Musicians from Eire, in a valorous attempt at finding their way, driving from Boston to upstate New York for a 'Boonies' '3/17' Gig, find themselves waylaid in a blinding snowstorm by a " Black Galloping Glowing-Eyed Puca. Their misadventure just begins. In their horror that follows their 'Banjaxed' vehicle, what happens to The Band that descends into a hellish experience unknown or imagined by most True Denizens of EIRE.Only in American can '3/17' Exist!!!
1) Hordes of little 'Irish Step Dancers' that the Dancing School Mothers insist that the Publican permit these little monsters 'perform as part of the Paddy's Day Festivities............Horror!! They won't go away,these little pseudo-Irish Dancing Monsters. DUH, the Band was hired to play, not the little dancing Fharies!!
2)"Bobbing Shamrock Headbangers" You would have to be there to believe it. A Flying Flock of Amadans!!!
3)"Green Beer Bacchanals" A breed of 'Culchie' know only in the upstate backwoods of the Empire State.
4("Shillelagh-waving Geezers" " Aul caturs" -with one foot in the pub and the other in the 'ould sod graveyard'.Time to pack it in ,Lads!!
5)And mountains and mountains of Corned Beef, in a quantity that would sink Eire and guarantee many hours in the local pub 'Jacks'.
As you follow our Intrepid Band mates as they bounce from one Hellish misadventure to another, just trying to survive long enough as they bide their time to get the parts to have the 'Puca Banjaxed Vehicle' Repaired; play the damn gig and get out of this Green Beer, Shamrock Waving , Corned Beef Pseudo-Mick Headbangers otherworld of Hell, alive.
Mary Pat Hyland writes from the experience as a gifted writer, a sean-nos singer, a Teacher of Gaeilge, and a talented Traditional Irish Musician.As a 'comrade in Traditional Irish Music', who has 'Survived' the 'Revelry' from the other side of the '3/17' picture ,as an Irish Traditional Musician playing up on stage, I will quote " It hasn't been very pretty".
This is the first review I have ever composed of any written work,and believe me ,my Library is vast.The description of '3/17'; the Green Daft Gobshite 'Craic' is spot On, no holds-take no prisoners on what in America is '3/17'.......A Green Hued Hooley Hell. I recommend this great book to anyone who even 'TINKS' of '3/17' as just a normal day in America.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Murphy was Irish. It seems fitting that his law would apply so well to the characters of "3/17." In what is described as a "loose parody of Dante's Inferno," Irish Trad Band Slí na Fírinne (which means "path of truth") go on their first American tour in upstate New York. Before reaching their first gig they slide off the road in a snowstorm - an accident that might have been prevented if they had paid attention to their seemingly possessed GPS. From there, it only gets worse.
What follows is a nightmare that gets progressively worse. Missed gigs, cultural clashes - especially with those who think they understand Irish culture, and plenty of gigs from hell (none of which were those originally booked). Although almost anyone capable of laughing at Murphy gone amok should enjoy "3/17," it should especially ring true for musicians, or anyone who has observed artistic types trying to put food on the table.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog.**
What follows is a nightmare that gets progressively worse. Missed gigs, cultural clashes - especially with those who think they understand Irish culture, and plenty of gigs from hell (none of which were those originally booked). Although almost anyone capable of laughing at Murphy gone amok should enjoy "3/17," it should especially ring true for musicians, or anyone who has observed artistic types trying to put food on the table.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog.**
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I absolutely devoured this book. The voice is so entertaining -- very Irish, and very real. I loved the smattering of the Irish language throughout, plus of course the hilarity of making fun of the way Americans celebrate St Patrick's Day. I highly recommend it for a good laugh and a well-written read!
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I read it too quickly
I am still laughing over bits that float back at me. This book is clever, but not too cute. The author's characters are shades of people that are familiar to anyone who believes... Read more
Published on November 9, 2010 by T. Wagaman
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Pass on the corned beef, but DEFINITELY read 3/17!
I have just finished reading Mary Pat Hyland's new book, 3/17, and am once again already missing her characters! Hyland has another winner to add to her collection... Read more
Published on October 23, 2010 by annecollie48
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Mary Pat Hyland is an award-winning, former newspaper journalist who writes novels and short stories set in upstate New York. "A Wisdom of Owls" (an Amazon Top 100 Bestseller) is her fifth novel, book three in the mainstream fiction Maeve Kenny series that includes "The Cyber Miracles" and "A Sudden Gift of Fate." Her other works are the St. Patrick's Day parody of Dante's "Inferno" called "3/17" (also an Amazon Top 100 Bestseller) and a Sept. 11-inspired suspense novel, "The Terminal Diner." Her short story "Kate and the Irishman" was included in the 2011 holiday anthology, "Seasons Readings."
Mary Pat's Irish American heritage (and humor) inspires much of her work. She often weaves in Gaeilge, the Irish language, which she has studied in Connemara as well as America. Her work is inspired by authors such as Eudora Welty, Anne Tyler, John Irving and Flannery O'Connor.
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Mary Pat's Irish American heritage (and humor) inspires much of her work. She often weaves in Gaeilge, the Irish language, which she has studied in Connemara as well as America. Her work is inspired by authors such as Eudora Welty, Anne Tyler, John Irving and Flannery O'Connor.
Hyland is an Indie Writer and proud to be part of the Kindle Revolution!
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