It Can’t Go On — Joseph Connolly

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It Can’t Go On by Joseph Connolly is a sharply observed, darkly comic novel that delves into the chaotic aftermath of impulsive desire and the havoc it wreaks on lives. When Jeremy, an otherwise unremarkable man, attends a party he almost skips, a brief, electric encounter with the alluring Maria ignites a reckless chain of events. What begins as a fleeting spark of sexual attraction spirals into a web of lies, betrayals, and entanglements that upend not only Jeremy’s life but those of his family and an eccentric cast of supporting characters.

Connolly, celebrated for his sardonic wit and razor-sharp dialogue, peels back the veneer of middle-class respectability to reveal a world of obsession, deceit, and inevitable consequences. The novel’s brilliantly constructed narrative and relentless energy pull readers toward its irresistible, unsettling conclusion, where lust and deception converge, and no one escapes unscathed.

A perfect choice for readers drawn to darkly humorous fiction exploring human folly, social satire, and the destructive power of unchecked desire.