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Kingsley Amis
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Binding
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Number of Pages
240
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a contemporary fiction work with sharp social satire, examining money, status, and the appetite for success. It follows a charismatic television chat‑show host as he pursues a glamorous heiress across two continents, surrounded by braying aristocrats, Greek magnates, American dandies, and the dreaded mother‑in‑law to be. The intended reader is adults who enjoy witty, thought‑provoking humor and astute observations about class and ambition, told in a brisk, engaging voice. The emotional tone is inventive, mischievous, and confidently satirical.
The narrative is story‑led and character‑driven, delivered with crisp dialogue and vivid social scenes. It blends globe‑trotting comedy with a keen eye for class dynamics, creating a reading experience that feels cinematic and alive. Readers move through a vividly drawn landscape of elite gatherings and high‑stakes bets, guided by a narrator who isn’t afraid to laugh at himself while holding a mirror to society.
As a work of fiction, the journey centers on the collision between desire and consequence, inviting readers to ponder what money can buy—and what it can’t. The pacing is buoyant, the tone mordant but never cruel, and the encounter with wealth and power is treated as a social canvas rather than a simple plot device.
Readers finish with a refreshed perspective on how money shapes choices and relationships, plus a lingering sense of curiosity, amusement, and insight that stays with you after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Kingsley Amis
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
240
Language
English
SKU
9780141194257
ISBN
9780141194257
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1.9x19.7cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 425
₹ 74 Off