The Optimists

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Sceptre
Publisher Place: Uk
Publisher Year: 2005
Edition: First Edition

Description: 311 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: The exceptional and powerful novel from the Booker-shortlisted author of OxygenIn a world where people slaughter the innocent without mercy or retribution, how can we have faith in humanity, or the futureClem 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.

ISBN: 9780340825136