Prophet Song
Prophet Song by Paul Lynch, published by Atlantic Monthly Press in 2023, is a literary work that delves into the harrowing experience of a mother navigating a dystopian landscape. Set against the backdrop of a crumbling Ireland, the narrative follows Eilish Stack, a scientist and mother of four, as she confronts the terrifying reality of a government shifting towards tyranny. The story begins with a chilling visit from the secret police, who come to interrogate her husband, a trade unionist, setting off a chain of events that challenges Eilish’s resolve and her family’s safety.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of familial bonds and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones amid political upheaval. The book examines themes of authority and resistance, reflecting on the impact of a society in turmoil. With 309 pages, this edition presents a compelling narrative that captures the essence of a mother’s struggle in a world where the familiar is rapidly disappearing. The language is English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in fiction that tackles political and dystopian subjects.
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WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 * INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER
Winner of the 2024 Dayton Literary Peace Prize
Finalist for the 2024 Kirkus Prize
Shortlisted for the 2025 Dublin Literary Award
One of The Irish Times‘s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
“A prophetic masterpiece.” — Ron Charles, Washington Post
On a dark, wet evening in Dublin, scientist and mother-of-four Eilish Stack answers her front door to find two officers from Ireland’s newly formed secret police on her step. They have arrived to interrogate her husband, a trade unionist.
Ireland is falling apart, caught in the grip of a government turning towards tyranny. As the life she knows and the ones she loves disappear before her eyes, Eilish must contend with the dystopian logic of her new, unraveling country. How far will she go to save her family? And what–or who–is she willing to leave behind?
The winner of the Booker Prize 2023 and a critically acclaimed national bestseller, Prophet Song presents a terrifying and shocking vision of a country sliding into authoritarianism and a deeply human portrait of a mother’s fight to hold her family together.
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