Synopses & Reviews
With T. S. Eliot's words as his guide, Joey Tallon embarks on a journey toward enlightenment in the troubling psychedelic-gone-wrong atmosphere of the late 1970s. A man deranged by desire, and longing for belonging, Tallon searches for his"place of peace" -- a spiritual landscape located somewhere between his small town in Northern Ireland and Iowa ... and maybe between heaven and hell.
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“Stunningly beautiful language” Boston Globe
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“By turns fascinating, repulsive, heartbreaking … [this] tale by the celebrated Irish author is a harrowing experience.” Kirkus Reviews
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“McCabes raw prose … and flawed but likeable characters make for a hilarious novel.” Maxim
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“McCabes deliciously warped wit is as razor-sharp as ever.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“A weepingly explosive take on that most distressful border between two unstoppable political realities.” Gaurdian (London)
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“Brilliant.” Salon
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“Spectacular…consistently wonderful…[Call Me the Breeze] leaves you breathless.” San Francisco Chronicle
About the Author
Patrick McCabe was born in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland, in 1955. His other novels include The Butcher Boy, The Dead School, and Call Me the Breeze. With director Neil Jordan, he co-wrote the screenplay for the film version of The Butcher Boy.