Description
Introducing *Pig Iron*, a gripping tale that paints an unflinching portrait of contemporary Traveller culture, crafted by the award-winning author of *The Gallows Pole*. This brand new B-format paperback edition, published by Bloomsbury in 2019, encompasses 320 pages of raw emotion and vivid storytelling. Dive into the life of John-John, a young man yearning to break free from the brutal legacy left by his father, Mac Wisdom, the infamous King of the Gypsies. Although he seeks refuge in his new role as an ice cream man, John-John quickly discovers that his family's dark past looms large, pulling him deeper into the shadows of a northern town where his name is tarnished. With prejudice and the watchful eyes of parole officers trailing him, can he find solace in the beauty of the rural landscape? *Pig Iron* not only captures the struggles of identity and survival but also reflects on the complexities of family and the fight for redemption. Ideal for readers who appreciate powerful narratives and rich character development, this novel invites you to explore themes of resilience and the quest for self-acceptance. Order now for fast and reliable delivery, ensuring you won't miss a moment of this extraordinary journey.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526611185
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 320
Description:
WINNER OF THE GORDON BURN PRIZE
An unflinching portrait of contemporary Traveller culture by the award-winning author of The Gallows Pole
John-John wants to escape his past. But the legacy of brutality left by his boxer father, King of the Gypsies, Mac Wisdom, overshadows his life. His new job as an ice cream man should offer freedom, but instead pulls him into the dark recesses of a northern town where his family name is mud. When he attempts to trade prejudice and parole officers for the solace of the rural landscape, Mac's bloody downfall threatens John-John's very survival.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781526611185
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages: 320
Description:
WINNER OF THE GORDON BURN PRIZE
An unflinching portrait of contemporary Traveller culture by the award-winning author of The Gallows Pole
John-John wants to escape his past. But the legacy of brutality left by his boxer father, King of the Gypsies, Mac Wisdom, overshadows his life. His new job as an ice cream man should offer freedom, but instead pulls him into the dark recesses of a northern town where his family name is mud. When he attempts to trade prejudice and parole officers for the solace of the rural landscape, Mac's bloody downfall threatens John-John's very survival.