First published 1980
In the aftermath of World War II, a celebrated author reflects on his extraordinary life. From his scandalous youth to his rise as a renowned novelist, he's navigated the shifting powers of Church and State, weathered the tides of history, and pursued a lifetime of earthly pleasures. Now, as he nears the end, he must reckon with the consequences of his ambitions and passions. Burgess's masterpiece is a rich, provocative tale of the human condition.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adult-fiction, biographical-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, unreliable-narrator
Setting: England, Malta
Period: 20th Century
656 pages · Paperback · Random House