Author: MILLER, ANDREW
Title: The Optimists
Description: Sceptre, UK, 2005. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good Condition. 9780340825136 320 pages. Available Now. Book Description: The exceptional and powerful novel from the Booker-shortlisted author of Oxygen: In a world where people slaughter the innocent without mercy or retribution, how can we have faith in humanity, or the future?: Clem Glass, a photojournalist, returns from Africa to London convinced he knows the answer - mankind is fundamentally wicked and there is no hope for us. Yet when his sister falls ill and he takes her back to the West Country of their childhood, he cannot ignore the decency, joys and small kindnesses of those around him, or the pulse of goodness in his own heart. Until news comes that offers Clem the chance to confront the author of his nightmares. : Review: Exceptional (Sunday Times): Andrew Miller again proved his ability to blend a sturdy and satisfying architecture of character and plot with headline-hot themes (Boyd Tonkin Independent): A powerful and lively book, seriously engaged and cathartic (Financial Times): A profound novel ... it leaves the reader with a feeling of courage and, in the face of so much evidence to the contrary, hope (Observer): This novel represents a shocking, moving but ultimately hopeful vision of the best and worst of humanity (Daily Express) : Book Description: The timely, exceptionally powerful new novel from the Booker-shortlisted author of OXYGEN Size: 13.1 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm. 320 pages. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. Category: Fiction; Paperback; ISBN: 0340825138. ISBN/EAN: 9780340825136. Inventory No: F244-1204.

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