Swift, Graham
Last Orders
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471187292
- author:
- Swift, Graham
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Scribner UK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2.8 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Last Orders is a Booker Prize-winning novel about four men who meet to carry out a peculiar last wish. The story is a resonant exploration of the complexity and courage of ordinary lives, as they navigate a day that becomes increasingly bizarre.
On the surface, this tale appears simple, but it is a nuanced and powerful exploration of life and death, faithfulness to the fleeting rhythms of everyday speech, and the timeless truths that underlie our experiences. The characters' struggles and disappointments are imbued with an enduring decency, dignity, and depth.
This novel is a testament to the author's vibrant and powerful gifts, offering a story about the most fundamental things of all, told with a unique blend of comedy, heart-stopping moments, and affectionate wisdom.
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