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Literary Fiction· Ireland

The Glorious Heresies

by Lisa McInerney
Aggregate Editorial Score89/100
★Women's Prize for Fiction
Published 2015379 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Published in 2015, The Glorious Heresies established Lisa McInerney as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A matriarch's accidental murder of an intruder sets in motion a chain of consequences among the working-class underbelly of Cork City. McInerney's Bailey's Prize-winning debut is explosive, darkly comic, and richly empathetic. Themes of Ireland, crime, working class run through the work. The book has received recognition from Women's Prize for Fiction 2015.

Awards & Recognition

Women's Prize for Fiction
winner · global
201589
✍️
About the Author
Lisa McInerney
Ireland
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Glorious Heresies about?

A matriarch's accidental murder of an intruder sets in motion a chain of consequences among the working-class underbelly of Cork City. McInerney's Bailey's Prize-winning debut is explosive, darkly comic, and richly empathetic.

Who wrote The Glorious Heresies?

The Glorious Heresies was written by Lisa McInerney, from Ireland. First published in 2015.

What awards has The Glorious Heresies won?

The Glorious Heresies has received the following awards and honours: Women's Prize for Fiction 2015.

Is The Glorious Heresies worth reading?

The Glorious Heresies is a widely acclaimed work with strong critical consensus, with an aggregate editorial score of 89/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Ireland, crime, working class.