The Butcher Boy by Patrick McCabe
The Butcher Boy is a dark and disturbing tale set in small-town Ireland, following the life of a troubled young boy who descends into madness and violence. The protagonist's life is filled with neglect, abuse and mental health issues, and his increasingly erratic behavior and gruesome fantasies lead him down a path of horrific actions. The novel provides a stark exploration of the effects of societal neglect and the failure of mental health systems.
The 1321st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- Irish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-250
- Words
- 61,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 10th on Top 50 Irish Novels (James Joyce Center with The Irish Times)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)