Is Colm Tóibín A-List?
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No — Colm Tóibín is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1990C$0.01M
Early Journalistic Work
Begins career as a journalist before writing fiction.
1999B▲$0.2M+$0.19M
'The Blackwater Lightship'
Releases 'The Blackwater Lightship,' receiving critical acclaim.
2009B$1M+$0.8M
'Brooklyn' Novel
Publishes 'Brooklyn,' shortlisted for Man Booker Prize.
2015B$3M+$2M
'Brooklyn' Film Adaptation
Brooklyn is adapted into a successful feature film, increasing his reach.
2026B$5M+$2M
Respected Literary Figure
Continues writing and remains a significant literary figure.
Last updated: February 25, 2026