Darkness Visible: Introduced by Nicola Barker

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"Lord of the Flies" author James Tait Black Memorial Prize-winning fable by Nobel Laureate and author Golding explores the destinies of three mysterious lost children, Matty, Toni, and Sophy. Matty is born in the Blitz and is tormented, while Toni explores political terrorism and Sophy sexual dominance and violent criminality. Their destinies will collide in an apocalyptic climax that illuminates the inner and outer darkness of modern humanity. The book is considered a masterpiece of the twentieth century, with exceptional and transcendent writing that seduces, transfixes, bewitches, and confounds readers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2022
Publisher: Faber & Faber

In this captivating James Tait Black Memorial Prize-winning fable, the renowned Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies, introduces a tale of three mysterious lost children whose destinies intertwine. Born in the fiery aftermath of London's Blitz, Matty, an orphaned child with grotesque burns, embarks on a journey of torment and spiritual seeking. Alongside him, neglected twins Toni and Sophy, both captivating and loveless, explore realms of political terrorism, sexual dominance, and violent criminality. As their paths cross, their destinies converge in an apocalyptic climax that illuminates the profound darkness within and around modern humanity. Golding's exceptional storytelling captivates, transfixes, bewitches, and confounds readers, showcasing his mastery as a novelist. Nicola Barker praises this work as one of Golding's greatest masterpieces, highlighting its exceptional power and strangeness. Philip Hensher lauds Golding's craftsmanship, describing him as a master craftsman in his magic. The London Review of Books praises Golding's vivid portrayal of elemental reality, while the New York Times Book Review describes it as wonderfully creepy. The Times praises the book as one of the most moving reads, and readers have expressed their deep emotional connection to the characters and the profound themes explored.

Weight: 348g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571365098
Edition number: Main