Barker House
Barker House by David Moloney, published by Bloomsbury USA on April 7, 2020, is a work of fiction that delves into the lives of correctional officers in a New Hampshire jail. Spanning 272 pages, this narrative presents a portrait of nine individuals navigating the complexities of their roles within the criminal justice system. The story unfolds over the course of a year, highlighting the contrasting survival strategies employed by veteran guards and rookies, including the only female officer on her shift.
Readers will find a nuanced exploration of the challenges faced by these jailers, as their lives become increasingly intertwined. The unexpected death of one officer serves as a pivotal moment, bringing the characters together and prompting reflection on their experiences. Barker House addresses themes of power dynamics and the emotional toll of working in a correctional environment, offering insights into the realities of small-town life and crime. This edition is presented in English and features a compact size, making it accessible for various reading settings.
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“HERE is a voice to listen to! Moloney’s voice is as true as a voice can be. Concise, with the right details rendered perfectly, these sentences come to the reader with marvelous straight forwardness, clean as a bone.”–Elizabeth Strout
Olive Kitteridge meets The Mars Room in this powerfully unsentimental work of fiction–a portrait of nine lives behind the concrete walls of a New Hampshire jail.
David Moloney’s Barker House follows the story of nine unforgettable New Hampshire correctional officers over the course of one year on the job. While veteran guards get by on what they consider survival strategies–including sadistic power-mongering and obsessive voyeurism–two rookies, including the only female officer on her shift, develop their own tactics for facing “the system.” Tracking their subtly intertwined lives, Barker House reveals the precarious world of the jailers, coming to a head when the unexpected death of one in their ranks brings them together.
Timely and universal, this masterfully crafted debut adds a new layer to discussions of America’s criminal justice system, and introduces a brilliant young literary talent.
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