William Golding
Close Quarters: Introduced by Helen Castor
Close Quarters: Introduced by Helen Castor
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In the second novel of the Booker Prize-winning Sea Trilogy, Golding takes us on an epic naval journey. Set in a surreal, fête-like atmosphere on a decrepit warship, the passengers dance and flirt while seaweed spreads over the hull. Half-mad with fear, drink, love, and opium, the vessel and passengers feel themselves going to pieces, and the planks seem to twist themselves alive. This is a feat of imaginative reconstruction, as vivid as a dream, and is considered one of Golding's finest works.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Faber & Faber
In the second novel of the Booker Prize-winning historical fiction Sea Trilogy, Helen Castor takes readers on an epic naval journey set in a tropical nowhere that was once the whole world. Halfway to Australia, a decrepit warship finds itself becalmed in an ocean wilderness of heat and sea mists. Amidst this surreal, fête-like atmosphere, a ball is held with a passing ship, where passengers dance and flirt while seaweed-like green hair spreads ominously over the hull. Fear, drink, love, and opium consume both vessel and passengers, causing them to feel as if they are going to pieces. The very planks of the ship seem to twist themselves alive as it comes apart at the seams.
This novel is a masterpiece of historical fiction, offering a vivid portrayal of the fragility of human experience. The author's original imagery is a standout feature, and his descriptions of seascapes are deeply meaningful and evocative. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging and suspenseful.
To The Ends of the Earth: A Sea Trilogy - Book Two is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, and for those who seek to explore the depths of the human mind and heart. It is a feat of imaginative reconstruction, as vivid as a dream, and will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series.
Weight: 264g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571371662
Edition number: Main
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