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Lauded by the Financial Times and Evening Standard as a Book of the Year, John Lanchester's 'The Wall' has garnered critical acclaim, earning a place on the Booker Prize 2019 longlist and the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction 2020 shortlist. Hailed as 'masterly' and 'remarkable' by The Guardian, and dubbed 'a 1984 for our times' by the Daily Express, this gripping narrative plunges readers into a disturbingly familiar world.
We follow Kavanagh as he embarks on his stint guarding the Wall. With luck, his duty will last a mere two years—just 729 more nights. His greatest hope? To emerge unscathed, bid farewell to the Wall, and never cast eyes upon it again. But what if fate has other plans? What if the Others attack, forcing Kavanagh into a desperate fight for survival?
At once thrilling and heart-rending, 'The Wall' presents a troubled realm that mirrors our own, exploring the human spirit's capacity for resilience when all seems lost. Lanchester's masterful prose will keep you perched on the edge of your seat, questioning the very fabric of society and the lengths we'll go to protect what we hold dear.
Book ISBN: | 9780571298730 |
Book Author: | John Lanchester |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Book Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 197 x 18 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2019-05-09 |
Book Pagination: | 288 pages |
Book Weight: | 224g |
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