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The Butcher Boy

by Patrick McCabe · 1992 · 224 pages

Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

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

3h 0m
Narrated by Patrick McCabe

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