Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, Ireland is one of the primary backdrops of the novel. This is the Irish city where both Peter Koubek and Ivan Koubek live. Peter lives in a flat alone, while Ivan lives in a flat with several other roommates. Peter works at a law firm in the city, while Ivan does freelance work from home. Therefore, the brothers' experiences of the city contrast with one another. Throughout the novel, the narrator frequently depicts Peter wandering around the city streets. He often walks between his office and Sylvia's, between various bars and restaurants, and between his, Naomi's, and Sylvia's homes. His meanderings through the city in turn beget his meandering thoughts and stream of consciousness. Meanwhile, Ivan does not often go out and his time in Dublin is rather defined by his departures and returns, and his social isolation.

Leitrim, Ireland

Leitrim is the county and village...