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Literary Fiction · Dark

A murder, a policeman and a very strange afterlife

The Third Policeman

by Flann O’Brien

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1967Demanding readSteady pace

What it is about

A narrator who has killed a man finds himself in a bizarre world run by two policemen. O’Brien’s novel was written in the 1940s and published in 1967.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a demanding read for patient readers.

Themes: Surreal · Comedy · Murder
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About the author

Flann O’Brien2 books on Tori Books

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