If you loved
The Glorious Heresies
Lisa McInerney · Book · 2015
You loved The Glorious Heresies because it captures the chaotic, gritty intersection where deep-seated family dysfunction collides with the brutal realities of criminal life.
Films on the same thread
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle · Film · 1996
Like The Glorious Heresies, this film explores the grimy underbelly of social decay, focusing on how individuals navigate addiction and unreliable friendships while trapped in a cycle of bad choices.
The Glass Castle
Destin Daniel Cretton · Film · 2017
If you appreciated the focus on struggling youth in The Glorious Heresies, you will recognize the same resilience and childhood trauma born from a chaotic, poverty-stricken upbringing led by flawed parents.
Warrior
Gavin O'Connor · Film · 2011
Much like the characters in The Glorious Heresies, these brothers must confront their past and a complicated father-son relationship while seeking redemption through the violent, high-stakes world of fighting.
GoodFellas
Martin Scorsese · Film · 1990
The Glorious Heresies shares this film's fascination with the seductive nature of gang culture and the way organized crime becomes an inescapable, all-consuming family structure for those caught inside it.
Series on the same thread
Shameless
Paul Abbott · Series · 2011
This show mirrors the irreverent, dark comedy of The Glorious Heresies, showcasing a group of siblings forced to survive and maintain their independence despite their father's destructive, alcoholic behavior.
The Mick
Dave Chernin · Series · 2017
You will find the same sharp, class-clashing humor found in The Glorious Heresies here, as an unlikely caretaker struggles to manage the lives of children abandoned by their chaotic family.
Mr Inbetween
Scott Ryan · Series · 2018
This series captures the moral ambiguity of The Glorious Heresies, following a protagonist who must constantly balance the mundane responsibilities of his private life with the violence of criminal work.
Animal Kingdom
Jonathan Lisco · Series · 2016
Fans of The Glorious Heresies will recognize the central struggle of a youth thrust into a dangerous criminal family dynamic after a tragic loss, struggling to find a place within.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Ramsey Show
Ramsey Network · Podcast · 2026
If The Glorious Heresies hit, The Ramsey Show shares the thread.
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy · Podcast · 2026
If The Glorious Heresies hit, Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is The Glorious Heresies a prize-winning novel?
Yes, The Glorious Heresies is a highly acclaimed work. It was the winner of the 2016 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction and the 2016 Desmond Elliott Prize. These awards recognize the quality and impact of the writing within the book.
Does The Glorious Heresies include an introduction by another author?
Yes, the current edition of The Glorious Heresies features a new foreword written by Kevin Barry. This addition provides extra context for readers as they begin the story of Ryan Cusack and the challenges he faces with his family in the book.
Who is the protagonist of The Glorious Heresies?
The central character of The Glorious Heresies is Ryan Cusack. He is a young man who has been forced to grow up quickly while caring for his five siblings following the death of his mother and the struggles of his alcoholic father.
What is the primary conflict in The Glorious Heresies?
In The Glorious Heresies, Ryan Cusack is portrayed as intelligent and capable, but he faces significant difficulties due to the actions of the people around him. The narrative explores his life as the oldest sibling managing a complex and challenging family environment.