Patrick Melrose Volume 1
Never Mind, Bad News and Some Hope
(Author) Edward St AubynNever mind - Bad news - Some hope. Moving from Provence to New York to Gloucestershire, from the savageries of a childhood with a cruel father and an alcoholic mother to an adulthood fraught with addiction, Patrick Melrose is on a mission to escape himself. But the drugs don't make him forget his past, and the glittering parties offer him no redemption.
Edward St Aubyn
Edward St Aubyn is a British author known for his acclaimed series of novels, the Patrick Melrose series, which delves into themes of addiction, abuse, and privilege. His writing style is sharp, witty, and brutally honest, earning him praise for his incisive social commentary and dark humor. He has made significant contributions to contemporary literature with his provocative and introspective storytelling.