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Howard Jacobson
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
304
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This literary novel follows a distressed headmaster in London as he spirals after a defining moment, grappling with guilt, memory, and a city shocked into a new mood. It probes what it means to belong when history feels personal, and how fear can tilt a life toward anger, humor, and a piercing truth. Suited for adult readers who enjoy sharp social observation, psychological depth, and a voice that crackles with energy.
Presented as a tightly wound, story-led narrative, the book threads a fractured cityscape with intimate, brisk scenes. The reading experience is immersive and provocative, blending dark comedy with precise social observation. Readers move through scenes that reveal the protagonist’s inner conflict and the outward churn of a society wrestling with fear, memory, and moral ambiguity.
Readers finish with a clearer sense of how fear and history shape choices, and with a lingering question about what it takes to stay true to oneself in a world that constantly shifts. It leaves a lasting, thought-provoking impression that invites conversation long after the last page.
Product Details
Author
Howard Jacobson
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
304
Language
English
SKU
9781787336452
ISBN
9781787336452
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13.4x2.2x22cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 899
₹ 855
₹ 44 Off