Product Description

This book is important, not only because it comes from a key player in the Irish political scene, but also because it offers a unique insight into the experience that shaped the conciousness and attitudes of the present generation of Irish republicans - the experience of internment. It offers, too, an unrivalled representation of the resilience and humour that were as much part of the life of the political prisoner as the adherence to a set of political ideals. Irish Herald

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #373523 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Books Ireland
Quite brilliant... A tribute to... a group of people who have committed their lives to a deeply-held belief about their country.

Times Literary Supplement
Evocative and often witty cameos of prison life...an improtant book for understanding the strength of [Irish Republican] tradition.

The Irish Times
There is no mistaking the pain and the compassion... an interesting record, which provides significant insight into Northern politics.

Customer Reviews

Republicanism versus Hogans Heroes
This recollection of various times and events within the republican cages of Long Kesh evokes a range of emotions with each passing chapter. Some are incredibly witty, detailing the characteristics of particular inmates and the practical jokes that were played on them, whilst others convey the sense of despair that some inmates must have felt at their, sometimes lonely, existence. Nicknames are used throughout the book to spare the blushes of many of those characters mentioned within it, although I must admit that it would be interesting to know who the characters referred to as 'Cedric', 'Egbert' and 'your man' really were. In some ways Cage Eleven is a bit like reading an intellectual version of a Hogan's Heroes screenplay, but it is much more interesting and thought provoking than that. A recommended read.

There was not enough written about Mr Doyle"s role
I thought the author was "holding" back.His very very very limited and slanted view of 'YER MAN' was nothing short of revenge over a stupid coat.

A great reading experience
After reading Before the Dawn I attacked this book with as much vigour.

Again another must read. Once again the word Brutal comes easily to mind. The suffering of the people incarcerated is beyond belief and happening in the 20th century in civilized Europe is a wake up call. There was no media outrage then as there is now in other wars abroad. NI history brushed under the carpet, an embarassment to be kept hidden.

Again the read made me cry, laugh and disgusted in parts. The ghost scene was eerie.

Another compulsive read and a story well told.