The End of Nightwork

Pol has a rare hormonal disorder that ages him erratically, and he and his wife Caroline live an ordinary life in Kilburn. However, Pol encounters a radical new movement that argues that all economic and political events are part of an aeon-long struggle between the old and the young, and that the hoarist habit of violence has also affected how they treat the planet. This movement predicts an imminent inter-generational conflict, which threatens the safety and happiness of Pol's family.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: Granta Books

Pol, a man afflicted with a highly uncommon hormonal disorder, experiences erratic aging that has caused his body to undergo significant transformations over the years. At the age of thirteen, his physical appearance suddenly matured ten years, and as he enters his early thirties, he retains the youthful appearance of a twenty-three-year-old. Despite the challenges posed by his condition, Pol and his wife Caroline lead a relatively normal life in Kilburn. They find contentment in their relationship, even though the arrival of a young child has added some strain to their marriage. Additionally, Pol's fascination with the writings of an obscure seventeenth-century Puritan prophet, Bartholomew Playfere, and his premonitions of ecological disaster and the end of the world add an intriguing dimension to their lives.

While Pol endeavors to complete his research on Playfere, he stumbles upon a radical new movement that posits that all economic and political events are interconnected in an epic battle between the old and the young. This movement argues that the hoary habit of violence, driven by the need for conquest, has also had a profound impact on the way humans treat the planet. The leader of this popular movement foresees an imminent intergenerational conflict, pitting fathers against sons and mothers against daughters, reminiscent of Playfere's own prophecies.

Amid this increasingly tense backdrop, Pol's dormant condition threatens to resurface, jeopardizing the safety and happiness of his family. The potential resurgence of his disorder poses a significant threat to their well-being, casting a shadow of uncertainty over their future. As Pol navigates the complexities of his condition and the escalating tensions surrounding him, he must confront the profound implications of his unique predicament and find a way to safeguard his loved ones from the impending dangers.

Weight: 204g
Dimension: 200 x 128 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783789542