Book review: An appetite for the sinister

'The Lamb' is written in terse and pared back language then it bubbles like a simmering stove towards a memorable and nightmarish conclusion.
Book review: An appetite for the sinister

Lucy Rose uses cannibalism as a metaphor for familial dysfunction, female oppression, and much else besides in her debut novel.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 - 01:01
Paul Whitington

  • The Lamb 
  • Lucy Rose 
  • Weidenfeld & Nicolson, £16.99

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

BOOKS & MORE

Check out our Books Hub where you will find the latest news, reviews, features, opinions and analysis on all things books from the Irish Examiner's team of specialist writers, columnists and contributors.

More in this section

Celebrity Traitors The Celebrity Traitors: Two players banished and another murdered
Lionsgate Presents World Premiere Of "Ballerina" - Arrivals In pictures: Cork Film Festival programme unveiled as event marks 70 years  
Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 Wildlife Photography Awards 2025
#Books - FictionPerson: Lucy Rose
<p>Picture: McIntyre/Getty Images.</p>

Sam Fender crowned winner of Mercury Prize 2025

READ NOW

Scene & Heard

Newsletter

Music, film art, culture, books and more from Munster and beyond.......curated weekly by the Irish Examiner Arts Editor.

Latest

Scene & Heard

Newsletter

Music, film art, culture, books and more from Munster and beyond.......curated weekly by the Irish Examiner Arts Editor.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited