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City of Bohane

Kevin Barry
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City of Bohane

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Kevin Barry

City of Bohane

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Bohane, Ireland • 2050s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

City of Bohane by Kevin Barry follows a person-first narrative set in a dystopian future on the west coast of Ireland. It explores the lives and conflicts of various characters in a crime-ridden city, highlighting themes of power, loyalty, and rivalry. The vibrant, stylized language captures the gritty atmosphere and complex societal dynamics.

Gritty

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.0

5,952 ratings

70%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kevin Barry's City of Bohane is lauded for its vivid, inventive language and rich, atmospheric setting, drawing readers into a gritty, dystopian future. Critics appreciate Barry's unique voice and compelling storytelling. However, some find the plot meandering and characters underdeveloped, which can detract from the overall immersion in the narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read City of Bohane?

Readers who enjoy City of Bohane by Kevin Barry appreciate gritty, dystopian settings with rich language and dark humor. Fans of A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess or The Road by Cormac McCarthy would likely be drawn to its vivid world-building and inventive narrative style.

4.0

5,952 ratings

70%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

277

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Bohane, Ireland • 2050s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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