City of Bohane by Kevin Barry
Set in the year 2053, the book is a dystopian tale about the city of Bohane, a place filled with vice, violence, and tribal warfare. The city is controlled by a gangster named Logan Hartnett, who is challenged by his estranged wife Macu and her lover, a rival gang leader. The narrative is filled with colorful characters, rich language, and a unique blend of futuristic and archaic elements, creating a vivid, darkly comic vision of a future Ireland.
The 1527th greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100 Novels That Shaped Our World (BBC)
- International Dublin Literary Award (International Dublin Literary Award)