Duffy, Maureen
Londoners
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099587361
- author:
- Duffy, Maureen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Londoners is a novel that explores the lives of those who call the city home. Many of its inhabitants are outsiders - some have been rejected by society, while others have come to London seeking adventure and opportunity. The worlds they inhabit - from cramped bedsits to exclusive restaurants - coexist with one another in complex ways. The story is told through the eyes of Al, a writer living in a small room in West London. His world intersects with that of his neighbors, who are also Londoners by adoption, some temporary exiles and others permanent residents. As Al navigates his own life, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own stories to tell. This novel offers a nuanced portrayal of city life, where the boundaries between different worlds are constantly blurred.