Prophet Song
WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023
(Autor) Paul Lynch'IF THERE WAS EVER A CRUCIAL BOOK FOR OUR CURRENT TIMES, IT'S PAUL LYNCH'S PROPHET SONG... BRILLIANTLY HAUNTING.' OBSERVER The explosive literary sensation: a mother faces a terrible choice as Ireland slides into totalitarianism On a dark, wet evening in Dublin, scientist and mother-of-four Eilish Stack answers her front door to find the GNSB on her step. Two officers from Ireland's newly formed secret police are here to interrogate her husband, a trade unionist. Ireland is falling apart. The country is in the grip of a government turning towards tyranny and when her husband disappears, Eilish finds herself caught within the nightmare logic of a society that is quickly unravelling. How far will she go to save her family? And what - or who - is she willing to leave behind? Exhilarating, terrifying and propulsive, Prophet Song is a work of breathtaking originality, offering a devastating vision of a country at war and a deeply human portrait of a mother's fight to hold her family together. 'A compassionate, propulsive and timely novel that forces the reader to imagine -- what if this was me?' FT
Paul Lynch
Paul Lynch is an Irish author known for his lyrical prose and vivid storytelling. His most notable works include "Red Sky in Morning" and "Grace." Lynch's writing often explores themes of loss, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. He is praised for his ability to evoke the harsh beauty of the Irish landscape and the emotional depth of his characters. Lynch's works have had a significant impact on contemporary Irish literature, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated readership. "Grace" is considered his most famous work, a haunting and powerful novel that showcases Lynch's talent for crafting immersive and poignant narratives.
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