One of the most intriguing novels ever written, The Butcher Boy puts the reader in the front row seat of a preview of a life so interrupted and desensitized by society that the deviant actions and wrong doings of the characters seem justified. The book revolves around the fictional story of a troubled schoolboy, Francis Brady, who retreats into a violent fantasy world after living through troubled circumstances with his family, friends, and neighbors. A psychologically challenging read that makes readers question the controversy of basic ethics.
