Cleanness

Cleanness is a novel by Garth Greenwell that explores the intimate encounters that have marked a man's years abroad, revealing insights about what it means to seek connection with those we love, with the places we inhabit, and with ourselves. It was chosen as a book of the year in several publications and longlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2021
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Garth Greenwell's Cleanness is a profoundly poignant book that delves into the life of a man whose life has been profoundly impacted by the experience of both discovering and losing love. Written in elegant and precise prose, the novel showcases Greenwell's exceptional talent as a contemporary novelist.

Set in the vibrant city of Sofia, Bulgaria, the novel captures the essence of a place that is teeming with hope and impending change. Soviet buildings crumble, relentless winds lash the streets, and political protesters fill the streets with song, creating a disquieting atmosphere. Amid this turmoil, a young American teacher prepares to leave the place he has come to call home. In a reflective mood, heightened by his imminent departure, he grapples with the intimate encounters that have shaped his years abroad, each offering startling insights into the complexities of seeking connection: with those we love, with the places we inhabit, and with ourselves.

Cleanness has received widespread critical acclaim, being named a book of the year by prestigious publications such as the New Yorker, Daily Telegraph, Observer, New York Times, BBC, TIME, and Irish Times. It has also been longlisted for the prestigious Gordon Burn Prize. Pre-order Garth Greenwell's profound and luminous new novel, Small Rain, now to experience the magic of his storytelling firsthand.

Weight: 176g
Dimension: 130 x 195 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509874675