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Topographia Hibernica

By: Blindboy Boatclub
Narrated by: Blindboy Boatclub
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The short-story collection from Irish bestselling author, musician and comedian Blindboy Boatclub.

You don't fully appreciate how large a donkey's head is until it's beside you in a Fiat Punto. The view in my mirror was furry and violent. I was driving blind.

Driving with a donkey stuffed in the back seat; jackdaws pecking brains out through the roof of a confessional box; cat piss and astronauts. This is the world not as you see it, but as it is, twisted from the maverick mind of Blindboy Boatclub.

These are stories of the strange unsettlings in the souls of men caught in between the past and the possible; stories of heart-blinding rage and disquieting compassion.

Taking its title from a twelfth-century English manuscript of the same name, which dehumanised the people and culture of Ireland to facilitate domination, Topographia Hibernica is a collection that unravels the knotted threads of humanity, nature and colonisation from a contemporary Irish perspective.

Called 'one of the most gifted writers of his generation' by the Irish Times, Blindboy Boatclub is the essential voice for the Irish condition in the twenty-first century. Topographia Hibernica is his unmissable short-story collection.

©2023 Blindboy Boatclub (P)2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Anthologies & Short Stories Fiction Literature & Fiction Satire Short Stories Comedy Ireland Funny Heartfelt Feel-Good Scary Thought-Provoking Witty

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If you've listened to Blindboys podcast each week as I have for a long time, some of these stories will be familiar. They have been built upon, but I've heard the main storyline before on the podcast. A definite improvement on his previous collection and I hope for more to come in a couple of years

Well read, captivating and humourous

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Can’t say enough good things about this, the imagery is astounding and the score adds wonderfully to the overall feel of the fantastically irreverent stories to the point that some of the stories are anxiety inducing but in the best possible way.

Wonderfully absurd and thought provoking

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Beautifully written, the stories are heartwarming and some are heart breaking! Intensely funny at times

Funny and tragic

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I was so unsure whether I wanted the hard copy of the book or to hear Blindboy's narration but hearing his accents and reading style really made this book an incredible experience. From crying at a donkey, to yelling "NO BLINDBOY" behind the wheel of my Corsa, to chuckling at tea bags in pockets, this book has made me take the long route home for the last week so I can hear an extra bit of each short story. Ten out of bloody ten. Thank you.

laughing, crying, shouting in the car

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The author’s voice comes through so strongly in his writing, a unique and utterly engaging view on the world. It’s incredible how a Blindboy story can move me to tears, unsettle me and make me laugh within a few paragraphs. Blindboy’s writing excites and inspires me. Please do yourself a favour and get this book, and try his other writing.

Such beautiful writing

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Blindboy uses his crazy sense of humour and deep understanding people to write these amazing stories.

Hilarious! Deep! Very well written and performed by blind boy

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Best set of short stories I’ve read in years. BlindBoy has such a beautiful way with words. Absolutely brilliantly narrated by author too. I will certainly be re-listening to this very soon

What a wordsmith!

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So I went for his audiobook this time. Am loving the stories so far, and the music he produced as a background. Don’t hesitate, get it!

Could listen to Blindboy reading a dictionary.

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A great selection of stories that will draw you in. With an atmospheric soundtrack throughout and Blindboys surrounding hug of a voice. The poitín maker got me close to blubbing ! Even if you bought the book give this a go too!

Captivating.

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This is such an important book. The raw Irishness is sweet and sad and bloody brilliant. This will be listened to over and over again.
Blindboy is a genius who captures the vulnerability of people with genuine heart. I could have listened to this for days.

Just superb!

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