The Wacky Man
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A compelling debut from the winner of the 2015 Luke Bitmead Bursary exploring the physical and emotional damage that is caused by childhood abuse. It has been called raw and unflinching by reviewers.
Lyn G. Farrell's debut novel delves into the profound psychological impact of violence and fear, exploring a protagonist's desperate search for an escape from a traumatic childhood. Her writing style is characterized by its intense focus on the inner turmoil of characters and their struggle to maintain sanity in the face of overwhelming adversity. Farrell masterfully examines the delicate balance between hope and despair, and the very nature of escape when sanity itself becomes the only perceived option.

A compelling debut from the winner of the 2015 Luke Bitmead Bursary exploring the physical and emotional damage that is caused by childhood abuse. It has been called raw and unflinching by reviewers.