"Confessions of a Galleyman" by Taylor and Meadows is an exciting novel-novel that tells the story of Indian thug Emerich O'Hara. He acts as a witness and participant in numerous criminal events unfolding at the beginning of the 19th century in India during the period of British colonization. The book contains intense and often terrifying drama, as well as deep philosophical reflections on the nature of evil and morality. "Confession of a galley" leaves the reader with deep impressions and raises questions about the limits of human criminality and retribution for crimes committed.