Description
City of Bohane
Book Summary
City of Bohane is a noir and gangster novel that transports the reader to a fictional Irish city, governed by violence, vice, and organized crime. Kevin Barry constructs a visceral and poetic universe where the struggle for power pits rival gangs against each other in an atmosphere of constant tension. With a language that fuses high literature with street slang, this work is a fast-paced journey into the heart of a corrupt and fascinating urban center, where every character moves their pieces on a lethal board.
What is it about?
The story focuses on the city of Bohane, a place rotted by ambition and corruption, the setting for a gang war over territorial control. Logan Hartnett and his gang, the Pixies, have maintained a fragile rule for years, but peace is wavering with the rumor of the return of his old enemy, Gant Broderick. He seeks not only to regain power but also the heart of Macu, Hartnett's wife. Joining this conflict are the Cusacks from the Big Bends, ancestral enemies, and other characters like the lethal teenager Jenni Ching or the nonagenarian Nina Hartnett, whose decisions will be key to the city's fate.
Main themes
- Violence and organized crime as the driving force of society.
- Loyalty, betrayal, and the fragility of power in a hostile environment.
- Love and jealousy as triggers for armed conflict.
- Systemic corruption and vice as the identifying marks of a city.
- Language as a reflection of the duality between high culture and the underworld.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers passionate about noir and the gangster genre who are looking for a work with a strong literary atmosphere and an innovative narrative style. It is also ideal for those who enjoy ensemble plots, morally ambiguous characters, and dystopian worlds with echoes of film noir and graphic novels.
What this book offers
- An immersive and visual reading experience, with a style that combines crudeness and lyricism.
- A plot of suspense and fast-paced action, with twists that maintain tension until the end.
- A complex portrait of unforgettable characters, each with their own motivations and ambitions.
- A deep exploration of the underworld and the fight for power in a corrupted urban environment.
- A unique language that enriches the narrative and gives it a personality of its own.
Technical specifications
- Author: Barry, Kevin
- Publisher: RAYO VERDE EDITORIAL, S.L.
- Language: cat
- Topic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: CATALAN
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2015
- Number of pages: 308
- Weight: 569 g
Editorial review
City of Bohane is a work that transcends the noir genre to become a high-caliber literary experience. Kevin Barry demonstrates visionary talent in constructing a world as sordid as it is fascinating, where language is a character in itself. Reading it is especially attractive to those who seek a powerful narrative, with a dense atmosphere and characters that move between loyalty and betrayal. A risky and brilliant bet that rewards the reader with an unforgettable story.