Night Boat To Tangier by Kevin Barry
"Night Boat To Tangier" by Kevin Barry is a darkly comedic novel that follows two aging Irish gangsters, Charlie Redmond and Maurice Hearne, as they wait in a Spanish port for a ferry that may bring Maurice's estranged daughter back into his life. As they reminisce about their past and contemplate their future, the two men confront their regrets, failures, and the toll that a life of crime has taken on them. With poetic language and a keen eye for detail, Barry explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition in a story that is both haunting and humorous.
The 9064th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2019
- Nationality
- Irish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 255
- Words
- 59,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)