Prophet Song – Paul Lynch

Prophet Song is a dystopian novel by Irish author Paul Lynch, published in 2023. The story takes place in a totalitarian Ireland, where the government exercises extreme control over its citizens. It follows the journey of a mother of four who is determined to protect her family in a world stripped of freedom and basic rights. As she fights to keep her children safe from the regime’s harsh rule, she navigates a landscape of fear, scarcity, and surveillance. Lynch’s novel delves into themes of power, resistance, and the lengths one will go to in order to protect loved ones in an oppressive society. Prophet Song explores the struggles of survival in a dystopian world, earning critical acclaim and winning the Booker Prize.