MP30449 894 : The Butcher Boy
Author
Patrick McCabe
Genre
General Fiction
Length
2
Description
Set in Ireland, this book tells the story of teenage hero Francie Brady. Things begin to fall apart after his mother’s suicide – when he is consumed with fury and commits a horrible crime. Committed to an asylum, it is only here that he finally achieves peace. Shortlisted for the 1992 Booker Prize.
Date Added
January 1, 1970