Set in Ireland, this book tells the story of teenage hero Francie Brady. Things begin to fall apart after his mother s suicide - when he is consumed with fury and commits a horrible crime. Committed to an asylum, it is only here that he finally achieves peace. Shortlisted for the 1992 Booker Prize. synopsis may belong to another edition of this title.
Review: I was thinking how right ma was Mrs Nugent all smiles when she met us and how are you getting on Mrs and young Francis are you both well?.what she was really saying was: Ah hello Mrs Pig how are you and look Philip do you see what s coming now The Pig Family!