Night Boat to Tangier

Kevin Barry’s Night Boat to Tangier unfolds over a single night in a Spanish port, following two ageing Irish criminals waiting for news. Written in razor-sharp dialogue, the novel captures regret, friendship, and the weight of lost time. Barry’s language crackles with humour and melancholy. Beneath the banter lies profound grief and longing. The novel is brief but emotionally dense. A masterclass in voice and compression.