The Anatomy School

Set against the backdrop of 1960s Belfast, the novel follows Martin Brennan during his final high school semester as he navigates the complexities of friendship, religion, science, and sexuality. Facing the pressures of impending adulthood, Martin grapples with the expectations of passing his exams while exploring the contrasting voices of his eccentric elders and the candid humor of his friends, Kavanagh and Blaise Foley. The narrative celebrates the tension between the desire to communicate and the challenges of silence within a Catholic school environment.