Barnes, Julian
Metroland
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099540069
- author:
- Barnes, Julian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.2 cm
- Genre:
- Books Historical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A poignant and humorous portrait of youth and growing up is offered in Julian Barnes' Metroland. Christopher's observations on life are coloured by his relationships with those around him, including Toni, as they navigate the challenges of adolescence. Set against the backdrop of 1960s suburban England, the novel follows Christopher's journey as he seeks to escape the monotony of his surroundings and find meaning in a world that often seems empty. His experiences in Paris during the tumultuous events of 1968 serve as a catalyst for change, but ultimately lead him back to the familiar yet unfulfilling landscape of Metroland. This witty and insightful novel explores themes of identity, disillusionment and the search for connection in a rapidly changing world.