Coming Up for Air (Harvest Book)

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Summary: My favourite work by my favourite writer
Review: This is one of the only books for which it can be said that it changed my outlook of the world around me. While it is very similar to 1984, the message here is that technological advancement cannot make a man happy in his life. The motor cars, airplanes, fake beer, steel counters and housing projects surrounding the main character, George Bowling, drive him to the point of insanity. And when he tries to escape these modern horrors he finally realises there is no escape possible. Many people can easily relate to this situation and thats what makes it so moving. And toss in the talents of one of the greatest writers to ever walk the earth, with his sense of black humor and youve got one of the best pieces of 20th century literature on your hands.

this novel is certainly a must-read.