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The Third Policeman
Book • 2024
The Third Policeman is a novel by Flann O'Brien that follows the adventures of an unnamed narrator who has committed a botched robbery and brutal murder.
The story is set in a two-dimensional police station in rural Ireland and delves into the theories of the scientist/philosopher de Selby.
The narrator grapples with 'Atomic Theory,' the existence of eternity, and de Selby's bizarre views, including the idea that the earth is 'sausage-shaped.
' With the help of his newly found soul named 'Joe,' the narrator navigates the riddles and contradictions presented by three eccentric policemen.
The novel is a blend of comedy, horror, and philosophical musings, exploring themes of evil, self-centeredness, and the lack of understanding in a world that is both bizarre and poetic.
The story is set in a two-dimensional police station in rural Ireland and delves into the theories of the scientist/philosopher de Selby.
The narrator grapples with 'Atomic Theory,' the existence of eternity, and de Selby's bizarre views, including the idea that the earth is 'sausage-shaped.
' With the help of his newly found soul named 'Joe,' the narrator navigates the riddles and contradictions presented by three eccentric policemen.
The novel is a blend of comedy, horror, and philosophical musings, exploring themes of evil, self-centeredness, and the lack of understanding in a world that is both bizarre and poetic.
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Mentioned by Charles Baxter as a comedic book he'd like to read before he dies.
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Mentioned by Charles Baxter as a writer whose work he admires, particularly his novel The Third Policeman.
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