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The Butcher Boy
by Patrick McCabe · 1992 · 224 pages
Cillian Murphy
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Cillian Murphy
About This Book
Set in 1960s small-town Ireland, the story follows young Francie Brady as he retreats into an increasingly violent fantasy world following the collapse of his family life. The novel utilizes a distinctive stream-of-consciousness narrative to portray a psychological descent into madness.
Book Details
Published
1992
Pages
224
Language
en
ISBN
9780330323581
Awards & Recognition
Irish Times/Aer Lingus Literature Prize for Fiction (1992)Guardian Fiction Prize (1992)Shortlisted for the Booker Prize (1992)
Audiobook Available
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Narrated by Patrick McCabe
