Night Boat to Tangier
Night Boat to Tangier
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
258
Novel • Fiction
Spain • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Night Boat to Tangier by Kevin Barry follows aging Irish gangsters Maurice Hearne and Charlie Redmond as they wait at a dingy Spanish ferry terminal, hoping to reunite with Maurice's estranged daughter, Dilly. Through their conversations and flashbacks, the novel reveals their past involvement in drug smuggling, the collapse of Maurice's family, and their struggles with addiction. The book includes themes of drug addiction, mental health struggles, and the impacts of crime.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Contemplative
Dark
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
25,192 ratings
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Review Roundup
Kevin Barry's Night Boat to Tangier has been largely praised for its lyrical prose and rich character development, capturing the essence of its central themes of love, loss, and crime. Critics commend Barry's dark humor and evocative dialogue. However, some note its meandering plot may not appeal to all readers. Overall, it's a compelling, atmospheric read.
Who Should Read Night Boat to Tangier?
Readers who enjoy dark, lyrical prose and explorations of human frailty, much like in No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy or Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh, will find Night Boat to Tangier engaging. It's ideal for fans of crime fiction intertwined with deep character studies and poetic narrative style.
25,192 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
258
Novel • Fiction
Spain • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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