ISBN 9780141194233
Rs. 800
Penguin Books
Ending Up
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy dark humor and satirical fiction about aging
Kingsley Amis's 1974 novel, 'Ending Up,' presents a darkly humorous look at the lives of five elderly individuals sharing Tuppenny-hapenny Cottage in the English countryside. Amidst their declining years, they navigate escalating petty conflicts, malicious schemes, and the indignities of old age, all while awaiting a potentially fraught Christmas visit.Why You Should Read? Explores themes of aging, loneliness, and human relationships with unflinching honesty. Showcases Kingsley Amis's distinctive piercing wit and satirical prowess. Offers a wickedly funny and unsentimental portrayal of later life. A notable example of classic British black comedy.
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- Set in Tuppenny-hapenny Cottage in the English countryside
- Centers on five elderly individuals and their daily lives
- Features escalating petty conflicts and malicious schemes
- Includes a potentially fraught Christmas visit
- Showcases Kingsley Amis's piercing wit and satirical prowess
- A classic example of British black comedy
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What is the setting of the novel?
The novel is set in Tuppenny-hapenny Cottage in the English countryside, where five elderly individuals live together.
What is the tone of the book?
The tone is darkly humorous and unsentimental, with a focus on the indignities of old age and the characters' petty conflicts.
Who is the author?
The author is Kingsley Amis, a notable British writer known for his satirical and witty style.
What themes does the book explore?
The book explores themes of aging, loneliness, and human relationships, often with a wickedly funny and honest approach.
Is this a Christmas story?
The novel includes a Christmas visit that is potentially fraught, but it is not a traditional Christmas story; it is a black comedy about elderly life.