For some a moving and eye-opening story, for others, absolute nonsense. The quest by one author (and amateur artist) to answer a simple question, does his hometown suck. This sometimes witty, always engaging and to be fair occasionally, irritating journey documents one man's quest to understand the town that he calls home. Why is it hated by outsiders? How come so many rank it in the top ten of Ireland's worst places to live? Why would anyone care? A rarely emotional and always exasperating deep dive into Ireland's North Eastern capital. Follow C. Thomas Smith as he marches across town, drinks coffee, and harasses innocent bystanders. Learn as he interviews people in tractors, politicians, and witches. Become a better person as the author learns of the genuine horrors lurking in The Town. "Gas craic" — A random drunk guy "I know someone who's going to get hammered in town next Saturday night" — Beta reader "We already disowned him, can't do more than that." — Author's family "We worry about him" — Family friend