7 Cillian Murphy Book Recommendations You Must Read

Cillian Murphy, the man whom you must have seen in TV Shows like Peaky Blinders and Oppenheimer. Here are some book recommendations from him.

1

Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi by Geoff Dyer

Existential journey through Venice and Varanasi, blending humor and deep reflection. Murphy liked Dyer’s shift from comedy to profundity. 

2

Rabbit, Run by John Updike 

Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom's quest for freedom delves deep into middle-class turmoil. Murphy likes exploration of flawed, relatable humanity. 

3

Eclipse by John Banville 

Actor confronts his past, Murphy resonates with its themes of identity, memory, and the solitude of introspection. 

4

The Butcher Boy by  Patrick McCabe 

Comic journey through a troubled mind in a small Irish town. Murphy connects with its eerie exploration of mental illness. 

5

Appointment in Samarra by John O'Hara 

Self-destruction in a small town mirrors the pressures and choices that shape our fate. Murphy is drawn to its raw honesty. 

6

The Sportswriter by Richard Ford 

Introspective journey through loss and life’s struggles, a reflective tale Murphy admires for its depth and humanity. 

7

The Ginger Man by J.P. Donleavy 

Dublin’s chaotic charm with Sebastian Dangerfield, a wild, witty antihero Murphy finds irresistibly raw and hilarious.