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City of Bohane

by Kevin Barry

International Dublin · 2013 · Winner
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Jonathan CapeLiterary FictionScience Fiction & FantasyISBN 9781555970437

Award History

AwardYearStatus
International Dublin Literary Award2013Winner

About This Book

Kevin Barry's debut novel is set in a violent and stylized future Irish city and follows the gang lord of Bohane as his old lover returns and his power begins to slip. Winner of the Dublin Literary Award.

About the Author

Kevin BarryIrish

Kevin Barry (born December 1, 1969, in Limerick, Ireland) is an acclaimed Irish author known for his novels and short stories blending dark humor, vivid dialogue, and psychological depth. Notable works include the novels City of Bohane (2011), Beatlebone (2015), Night Boat to Tangier (2019), and The Heart in Winter (2024), and short story collections such as There Are Little Kingdoms (2007) and That Old Country Music (2020). His major achievements include the International Dublin Literary Award for City of Bohane (2013), Goldsmiths Prize for Beatlebone (2015), Rooney Prize for Irish Literature (2007), and multiple short story prizes.

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