Prophet Song
WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023
(Author) Paul LynchWINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE * SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 * SHORTLISTED FOR THE STREGA EUROPEAN PRIZE A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICE AN AMAZON TOP 10 BOOK OF DECEMBER 2023 A Book of the Year for 2023 according to the Guardian, FT, Irish Independent, Irish Examiner, Sunday Independent, Economist, Big Issue, Daily Telegraph, Irish Times and Waterstones 'A CRUCIAL BOOK FOR OUR CURRENT TIMES... 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, Larry, 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. Soon, she must decide just how far she is willing to go to keep her family safe. Exhilarating, terrifying and propulsive, Paul Lynch's Booker Prize-winning novel is a devastating vision of a country falling apart and a moving portrait of the resilience of the human spirit when faced with the darkest of times. '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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