by Alan Bennett
First published 2000
Elderly Arthur's health is failing, and his grown children gather at his bedside. But the siblings' own rivalries and resentments quickly boil over, as they argue over Arthur's care and the legacy he'll leave behind. In the face of their father's mortality, they must confront the wounds of the past and decide how to honor his final wishes - if they can agree on anything at all.
Genres: 20th-century, adult-fiction, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, generational-conflict
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
94 pages · Paperback · Profile Books