Beatlebone by Kevin Barry
Set in 1978, this novel follows a fictionalized version of John Lennon as he embarks on a surreal journey to an island off the coast of Ireland that he purchased years earlier. Seeking solace and escape from the pressures of fame, he is accompanied by a local fixer who guides him through a landscape that is both haunting and whimsical. As Lennon confronts his inner demons and the ghosts of his past, the narrative weaves between reality and imagination, exploring themes of identity, creativity, and the search for peace in a chaotic world.
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- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
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- Pages
- 272
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 89th on The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (The Irish Times)
- Goldsmiths Prize (Goldsmiths Prize)