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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.
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The Butcher Boy, Patrick McCabe
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- Released
- 1992
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- Title
- The Butcher Boy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patrick McCabe
- Publisher
- Picador
- Released
- 1992
- ISBN10
- 0330330179
- ISBN13
- 9780330330176
- First published
- 1992
- Original title
- The Butcher Boy
- 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.