The Third Policeman-Flann O'Brian

[Niamh]

I Have just finished reading The Third Policeman by Flann O'Brian. It is Possibly that most absurd novel that i have read in a long time. It is Both Funny and thought provoking, as well as being nonsensical. I enjoyed it so much that i really have to read more of O'Brian to get aproper feel for his work.
I was wondering what those of you who also read this book thought of it! Whether you enjoyed it or thought it was rubbish.
Happy reading!

[Babbalanja]

Flann O'Brien is the great unsung hero of Irish modernism, and a comic genius to boot.

His fascinating debut At Swim Two-Birds wasn't a great success, so The Third Policeman was never even published in his lifetime. I love TTP's amazing flights of fancy, academic and scientific satire, and absurd wordplay. It is a beautiful experience.