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Brighton Rock

Discover Graham Greene's most iconic novel.
By Graham Greene
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The novel Brighton Rock by Graham Greene is a compelling exploration of crime and morality set in the seaside town of Brighton. The story revolves around a young gangster named Pinkie Brown, whose involvement in a recent murder sets off a chain of intense events. As Pinkie navigates the criminal underworld, he encounters challenges that test his cunning and ruthlessness, all while unraveling the consequences of his actions.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by gritty tales of crime and morality, set against the evocative background of a seaside resort. The story offers a thrilling exploration of good versus evil, featuring complex characters and a hauntingly atmospheric setting that lingers in the mind long after the last page.

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Brighton Rock

One of the first lessons I took from it was that a serious novel could be an exciting novel - that the novel of adventure could also be the novel of ideas' Ian McEwan

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY J.M.

Gripping, terrifying, an unputdownable read - Greene's iconic tale of the razor-wielding Pinkie.

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A gang war is raging through the dark underworld of Brighton. Pinkie, malign and ruthless, has killed a man. Believing he can escape retribution, he is unprepared for the courageous, life-embracing Ida Arnold, who is determined to avenge a death.

In Brighton Rock, Graham Greene crafts a gripping tale of crime and consequence, exploring the depths of human nature and moral struggle.

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Graham Greene is celebrated as an ingenious and exciting storyteller with a masterful grasp of narrative as noted by The Times. John le Carré acknowledges Greene's wit, grace, and universal compassion, placing him among the greats in world literature. The New York Times praises his superb storytelling and ability to provoke thought. Ian McEwan recalls how the book illustrated that serious novels could also be thrilling adventures filled with thought-provoking ideas.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099478478

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 October 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by J.M. Coetzee

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 205g

Pages: 288

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Graham Greene Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Graham Greene was born in 1904. He worked as a journalist and critic, and in 1940 became literary editor of the Spectator. He was later employed by the Foreign Office. As well as his many novels, Graham Greene wrote several collections of short stories, four travel books, six plays, three books of autobiography, two of biography and four books for children. He also wrote hundreds of essays, and film and book reviews. Graham Greene was a member of the Order of Merit and a Companion of Honour. He died in April 1991.

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